Question 4662

Which of the following sets of States is at the bottom of the Composite SDG India Index, 2020-2021 as per the NITI Aayog?

Answer

Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar

Why?

The correct answer is Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar . Key Points The SDG India Index 2020-21 has been developed in India in collaboration with the United Nations. NITI Aayog launched its index in 2018 to monitor the country's progress on the targets through data-driven assessment and foster a competitive spirit among states and union territories in achieving them. Kerala retained its position at the top of the rankings in the third edition of the index with 75 points, followed by Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh, both with 72 points. At the other end of the scale, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst-performing states . Additional Information ​The 17 goals under the Sustainable Development Goals are as mentioned below: