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As per the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 published by the NITI Aayog of India, which one of the following states was not among the top ten states in their performance regarding Sustainable Development Goals?

As per the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020-21 published by the NITI Aayog of India, which one of the following states was not among the top ten states in their performance regarding Sustainable Development Goals? Correct Answer Punjab

The correct answer is Punjab.

Key Points

  • The third edition of the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog.
  • The index measures the progress at the national and sub-national level in the country’s journey towards meeting the Global Goals and targets.
  • States and Union Territories are classified as below based on their SDG India Index score:
    • Aspirant: 0–49
    • Performer: 50–64
    • Front-Runner: 65–99
    • Achiever: 100
  • From covering 13 Goals, 39 targets, and 62 indicators in the first edition in 2018-19 to 17 Goals, 54 targets, and 100 indicators in the second; this third edition of the index covers 17 Goals, 70 targets, and 115 indicators.
  • Punjab was not among the top ten slates in their performance regarding Sustainable Development Goals. 
  • Hence option 1 is correct.

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