NITI Aayog and JICA Ink Pact for Phase-II of SDG Cooperation Project
The collaboration will concentrate on driving inclusive development within India’s Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).
Six strategic themes have been identified for this initiative: global partnership, health & nutrition, education, agriculture & water resources, financial inclusion & skill development, and basic infrastructure.
This partnership underscores the bilateral commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals through targeted, data-driven interventions in underserved regions.
Key Facts / Static GK
Chairperson: Narendra Modi
Vice Chairperson: Suman Bery
HQ: New Delhi
Practice Quiz — 3 March 2026
Q1. Which former tennis star has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the suncare category of 'The Derma Co'?
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026: 1. It is hosted in Mumbai. 2. The theme is 'Samskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement'. 3. The President of Finland is the Chief Guest. Which of the above is/are correct?
Q3. Which agricultural product from Assam, recently exported to London for the first time, holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Q4. In which location has Tamil Nadu inaugurated its first-ever Dark Sky Park?
Q5. Which agency has partnered with NITI Aayog for Phase-II of the 'Japan-India Cooperative Actions Towards SDGs' project?
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