UPSC Mains 2020 · GS II · Q16 · 15 marks · 250 words

“The incedence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone”. In this context analyse the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.

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“केवल आय पर आधारित गरीबी के निर्धारण में गरीबी का आपतन और तीव्रता अधिक महत्वपूर्ण है”। इस संदर्भ में संयुक्त राष्ट्र बहुआयामी गरीबी सूचकांक की नवीनतम रिपोर्ट का विश्लेषण कीजिए।

Poverty and Hunger

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Understanding the extent, source, and complexity of deprivations among the multidimensionally poor contributes to more informed policymaking. In this context, analyze the latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index Report by NITI Aayog.”

Aayushi BansalAIR 7 · CSE 2024 · 29 wordsTheir whole copy

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Latest National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) report by Niti Aayog is based on UNDP & Oxford's global MPI, which is comprehensive. Latest NMPI report analysis

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NMPI (12 parameters, 3 KPIs) -> Health & Nutrition -> Education (schooling, attendance) -> Standard of living like sanitation, bank account, affordable housing etc.

Latest NMPI report analysis (1) Extent of deprivations

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, General Studies Paper II, Q16. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.