NSO Unveils Digital initiatives to Strengthen India’s Statistical System

Current Context: On April 7, 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launched several digital initiatives to enhance India's statistical system.

These include:

• Revamped Microdata Portal: A centralized repository for statistical data from national surveys and economic censuses, developed in collaboration with the World Bank Technology Team. It features a modern, scalable design and improved data access mechanisms.
• National Statistical System Training Academy Website: A platform to streamline access to capacity-building resources for statistical professionals.
• AI/ML-Based Classification Tool: A Proof of Concept (PoC) tool leveraging natural language processing to simplify the use of the National Industrial Classification (NIC) codes, improving data collection accuracy.

These initiatives aim to foster data-driven policymaking, enhance user experience, and align with the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).

Question:

Q.1 Which international organization collaborated with the National Statistical Office (NSO) to develop the Revamped Microdata Portal?
a) World Bank Technology Team
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) United Nations
d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Answer: a) The World Bank Technology Team collaborated with the National Statistical Office (NSO) to design this modern and scalable portal.