Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

The idea of planning as a process after independence of rebuilding economy led to the establishment of Planning Commission in 1950. But in era of globalisation in 21st Century, Planning Commission was becoming ineffective and irrelevant in coping up with challenges of development. Hence during Independence Day speech on 15 August 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced about abolition of Planning Commission. NITI Aayog was constituted in place of Planning Commission on 1 Jan 2015 with objective of providing necessary technical advice to Union Government.

Who is current vice president of NITI Aayog?

Suman Bery

The correct answer is option (2) - Suman Bery

Shri Suman Bery is currently Vice Chairperson (2023), NITI Aayog, in the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister.