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Intergovernmental Org United Nations Development Programme
Asked 11 times across 5 UPSC exams over 14 years (2012–2026), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 6 years (2012–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2012 → CAPF 2020 → CDS 2021 → EPFO 2023 → CISF 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 11) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
- MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology
- MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators
- Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 1, 2 and 3
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 2 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CAPF2024
Which of the following two organizations are parts of TIWB (Tax Inspectors Without Borders)?
- A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- B Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and ASEAN
- C UNDP and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ✓
- D International Labour Organization (ILO) and ASEAN
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
EPFO2023
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index developed by the United Nations Development Programme is a measurement of
- Nutrition
- Cooking fuel
- Assets
- School attendance
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓
- B 1, 2 and 3 only
- C 2, 3 and 4 only
- D 1 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
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