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UPPSC 2023 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

As per Social Progress Index, released in December, 2022, which of the following are on top three positions in very high social progress in Tier-1 ?

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Option A: Pondicherry Lakshadweep and Goa

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The correct answer is “Pondicherry Lakshadweep and Goa”.
Pondicherry Lakshadweep and Goa - are on top three positions in very high social progress in Tier-1 as per Social Progress Index, released in December, 2022.

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