30) Statistics day Flashcards
1
Q
When is it celebrated ?
A
29th June
2
Q
On whose memory ?
A
Prof P.C. Mahalanobis
3
Q
In which field was he a pioneer ?
A
Fields of economic planning, statistical systems etc
4
Q
Theme of this year ?
A
SDG 3 and SDG 5
5
Q
Contributions of PC Mahalanobis ?
A
1) Considered as a chief architect of Indian statistical system as well as “Father of statistical science” in India
2) He established the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931
3) Founded the journal Sankhya which is now an autonomous body under MoSPI
4) Helped in establishment of CSO, National Sample survey (NSS), Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)
5) Chairman of UN Sub commission on Statistical sampling
