Key Insights from the SDG India Index 2023-24 by Niti Aayog -Current Affairs Today 13-07-2024 15 MCQs

India's Progress in Sustainable Development: SDG India Index 2023-24 Report Highlights

Get the latest updates on India's progress towards Sustainable Development Goals with the SDG India Index 2023-24. Learn about environmental standards, healthcare coverage, and economic growth.

Here are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the SDG India Index 2023-24 report:

1. What was the overall composite score for Goal 13 (Climate Action) in the SDG India Index 4 (2023-24)?

   • a) 54
   • b) 67
   • c) 72
   • d) 75
   • Answer: b) 67

2. How much of India's geographical area is under forests and tree cover as per the India State of Forest Report 2021?

   • a) 20%
   • b) 25%
   • c) 30%
   • d) 35%
   • Answer: b) 25%

3. What percentage of industries comply with environmental standards according to the SDG India Index 2023-24?

   • a) 84.86%
   • b) 90.86%
   • c) 94.86%
   • d) 99.86%
   • Answer: c) 94.86%

4. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21), what percentage of births are registered for children under five years?

   • a) 71.3%
   • b) 81.3%
   • c) 89%
   • d) 95.5%
   • Answer: c) 89%

5. What is the disaster preparedness score as per the Disaster Resilience Index in the SDG India Index 2023-24?

   • a) 15.20
   • b) 17.20
   • c) 19.20
   • d) 21.20
   • Answer: c) 19.20

6. By how much did the composite score for Goal 1 (No Poverty) improve from Index 3 (2020-21) to Index 4 (2023-24)?

   • a) 10 points
   • b) 12 points
   • c) 14 points
   • d) 16 points
   • Answer: b) 12 points

7. What was the maternal mortality rate per 100,000 live births in the SDG India Index 2023-24?

   • a) 87
   • b) 92
   • c) 97
   • d) 102
   • Answer: c) 97

8. What percentage of households in India have at least one member covered under health insurance or health scheme as per NFHS-5 (2019-21)?

   • a) 31%
   • b) 41%
   • c) 51%
   • d) 61%
   • Answer: b) 41%

9. What was the improvement in the productivity of rice and wheat from 2018-19 to TE 2021-22?

   • a) From 2995.21 kg/ha to 3052.25 kg/ha
   • b) From 2795.21 kg/ha to 2952.25 kg/ha
   • c) From 2995.21 kg/ha to 3152.25 kg/ha
   • d) From 2895.21 kg/ha to 3052.25 kg/ha
   • Answer: a) From 2995.21 kg/ha to 3052.25 kg/ha

10. What percentage of Aadhaar coverage was achieved by March 2024?

    • a) 85.5%
    • b) 90.5%
    • c) 95.5%
    • d) 99.5%
    • Answer: c) 95.5%

11. What was the percentage increase in carbon stock in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report 2021?

    • a) 0.91%
    • b) 1.01%
    • c) 1.11%
    • d) 1.21%
    • Answer: c) 1.11%

12. What is the percentage of households owning at least one mobile phone in the SDG India Index 2023-24?

    • a) 83.3%
    • b) 89.3%
    • c) 93.3%
    • d) 97.3%
    • Answer: c) 93.3%

13. How many States/UTs were in the Front Runner category in the SDG India Index 4 (2023-24)?

    • a) 22
    • b) 26
    • c) 30
    • d) 32
    • Answer: d) 32

14. What was the overall SDG score for the country in 2023-24?

    • a) 61
    • b) 66
    • c) 71
    • d) 76
    • Answer: c) 71

15. How much did the score for Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) improve from 2018 to 2023-24?

    • a) From 41 to 51
    • b) From 45 to 61
    • c) From 41 to 61
    • d) From 45 to 65
    • Answer: c) From 41 to 61