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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
  2. 2.The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) is indeed a platform for promoting sustainable sanitation. However, it is primarily supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other private sector entities, not the WHO. The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, tasked with providing research and policy support for urban development challenges.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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