Initiatives for Cooperative Federalism in Current Affairs

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What is the main purpose of NITI Aayog's Competitive Federalism reports?

To determine which state gets more financial assistance
To rank states based on their population size
To foster a spirit of competitive federalism among states (correct)
To promote a centralized government system

In the context of NITI Aayog, what is the significance of Cooperative Federalism?

It creates barriers preventing states from interacting with line ministries
It promotes better representation of states and direct interactions with line ministries (correct)
It encourages states to compete against each other
It centralizes all decision-making at the federal level

What was NOT a key agenda item discussed in the seventh meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?

Urban governance
Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds, and other agri-commodities
Improving tourism infrastructure in UTs (correct)
Implementation of National Education Policy in higher education

Who are the special invitees of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog according to the provided text?

Administrators of UTs and LGs of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many meetings have been held under the chairmanship of the Hon'ble Prime Minister as per the text?

Seven meetings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a focus area mentioned for discussion in the seventh Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog?

Enhancing sports infrastructure in UTs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role played by NITI Aayog in fostering competitive federalism?

Ranking states based on various performance metrics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Competitive Federalism as mentioned in the text?

To promote healthy competition among states for better performance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of Cooperative Federalism within NITI Aayog?

It enhances representation of states and enables direct interactions with line ministries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of NITI Aayog's Competitive Federalism reports?

NITI Aayog uses reports on "Competitive Federalism" to push states to strive for better performance by comparing their progress in various areas.

What is Cooperative Federalism's significance?

Cooperative Federalism in NITI Aayog means states are well represented and can work directly with relevant ministries to address issues.

What WAS NOT discussed at the NITI Aayog's seventh Governing Council meeting?

The seventh Governing Council meeting focused on various topics like urban governance, healthcare, and education. However, improving tourism infrastructure in UTs was not a key agenda item.

Who are the NITI Aayog Governing Council's special invitees?

The Governing Council of NITI Aayog includes special invitees like administrators of UTs (Union Territories) and LGs (Lieutenant Governors) of specific UTs, such as Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Ladakh.