Question

    Who is the first chairperson of the NITI Aayog?

    A Arun Jaitley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Narendra Modi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Arvind Panagariya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Amitabh Kant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    It was established in 2015, by the NDA government, to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model. The NITI Aayog council comprises all the state Chief Ministers, along with the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Puducherry, Lieutenant Governors of all UTs, and a vice-chairman nominated by the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi is the first chairman of NITI Aayog in India.

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