Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

The full form of NITI Aayog is:

Options:

National Institution for Technological Innovation

National Innovation and Technological Institute

National Institute for Technology and Innovation

National Institution for Transforming India

Correct Answer:

National Institution for Transforming India

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - National Institution for Transforming India

NITI Aayog:
The Government of India replaced the Planning Commission with a new institution named NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog stands for National Institution for Transforming India. The NITI Aayog came into existence on 1 January 2015. The Prime Minister was its Chairperson. At that time Shri Narendra Modi was the PM of India. Thus, he became the first chairperson of the NITI Aayog. The Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.