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The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, emphasized the importance of accurate and reliable data in governance, highlighting its role in effective planning, resource allocation, and implementation of government schemes. He also stressed the need for statisticians to ensure that the intended benefits of government programmes reach eligible beneficiaries. The Vice-President referred to the transformation in digital transactions and the strengthening of India's statistical and administrative data ecosystem.
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Discuss the importance of accurate and reliable data in effective governance and the implementation of government schemes.
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How many young officers are part of the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service?
The 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service consists of 34 young officers.
Consider the following statements regarding Role of Accurate Data in Governance: 1. The Vice-President emphasized the importance of accurate data in governance. 2. Without reliable data, effective planning and resource allocation are not possible. 3. The Indian Statistical Service has 1000 officers, including 50 women. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the Vice-President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, emphasized the crucial role of accurate and reliable data in governance. Statement 2 is correct because the Vice-President stated that without reliable data, effective planning, resource allocation, and implementation of government schemes would not be possible. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact list states that the 2026 batch of the Indian Statistical Service consists of 34 young officers, including 16 women, which contradicts the claim of 1000 officers.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The success or failure of a scheme depends significantly on the quality of data. Statement-II: Without reliable data, effective planning, resource allocation, and implementation of government schemes would not be possible. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is correct because the fact list states that the success or failure of a scheme depends significantly on the quality of data. Statement 2 is correct because the Vice-President stated that without reliable data, effective planning, resource allocation, and implementation of government schemes would not be possible. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because it provides a causal reason for the importance of data quality in governance.