Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

The Government of India replaced the planning commission with a new institution named the NITI Aayog. On which date did this institution come into existence?

Options:

1 January 2015

30 January 2015

1 March 2016

31 March 2016

Correct Answer:

1 January 2015

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - 1 January 2015

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.