According to the NITI Aayog SDG India Index, 2020-21, which one among the following States is a Front Runner in its performance on SDG-14?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
The correct answer is D) Odisha.
According to the NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2020-21 report, States are categorized as Aspirant (0-49), Performer (50-64), Front Runner (65-99), and Achiever (100) based on their performance towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. SDG-14 relates to ‘Life Below Water’, which focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources. Odisha is a coastal state and was classified as a Front Runner in its performance on SDG-14 in the 2020-21 index.