%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(2).png "India Reduces Extreme Poverty Rate to Below 3%, according to data from the World Poverty Clock")
- This is a significant milestone towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
- The number of people living in extreme poverty in India has declined from 4.69 crore in 2022 to nearly 3.44 crore in 2024.
- This reduction in poverty is attributed to high growth and various schemes such as the national mission for toilet construction, universal access to electricity, modern cooking fuel, and piped water.
- This achievement is a testament to India’s efforts in reducing poverty and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
Question:
Q.1 What is the current percentage of India’s population living under extreme poverty according to the World Poverty Clock?a. 5%
b. 7%
c. 10%
d. Less than 3%
