Q. “The National Multidimensional Poverty Index” is often seen in news is released by?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Government think-tank NITI Aayog has prepared and released the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).
- MPI as a measure was first developed by OPHI and UNDP for inclusion in UNDP’s flagship Human Development Report in 2010.
- Index – National MPI of India is a contribution towards measuring progress towards target 1.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
- National MPI is a baseline report that is based on the reference period of 2015-16 of the National Family Health Survey-4 (NFHS-4).
- It captures multiple and simultaneous deprivation faced by households.
Source: FORUMIAS