Which index is the world’s first Government-led sub-national measure of SDG progress?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
SDG India Index -
- Developed by NITI Aayog, the 'SDG India Index' is the world's first government-led, sub-national index to measure progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
- It has been globally acclaimed because it directly promotes competition among states and union territories.
Key facts about the SDG India Index:
Initiation: It was first launched in December 2018.
Objective: To monitor the progress of India's states and union territories in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (2030 Agenda) of the United Nations.
Classification: States are classified into four categories based on the index score (0-100):
- Aspiring: 0–49
- Good Performing: 50–64
- Leading: 65–99
- Achiever: 100
Significance: This index is an excellent example of cooperative and competitive federalism, where states strive to outperform each other.