With reference to National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) consider the following statements:1.The NCGG is mandated to work in the areas of governance, policy reforms, capacity building and training of civil servants and technocrats of India and other developing countries.2.The governing body of NCGG is headed by the Principal Secretary.3.NCGG functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) consider the following statements:
1.The NCGG is mandated to work in the areas of governance, policy reforms, capacity building and training of civil servants and technocrats of India and other developing countries.
2.The governing body of NCGG is headed by the Principal Secretary.
3.NCGG functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. NCGG is mandated to work in the areas of governance, policy reforms, capacity building and training of civil servants and technocrats of India and other developing countries. NCGG functions under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The affairs of the NCGG are managed under the overall superintendence and direction of the Governing Body, which is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

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