Question 1

What is the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure scheme?

Accepted Answer

It is common knowledge that there is a need to promote agriculture marketing infrastructure projects for reducing the involvement of intermediates and minimizing post-harvest losses. A robust agriculture marketing infrastructure will ensure better remuneration to farmers and supply of better quality products to consumers and processing industries. During the XII plan period, the estimated investment for marketing infrastructure and value chain development was $ 8.61 billion .

To address this need, the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DAC), Govt. of India has introduced the Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) Scheme by merging the earlier GrameenBhandaranYojana (GBY) and the Scheme for Development/Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization (AMIGS).

Question 2

What is agricultural biotechnology?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural biotechnology is an advanced technology that allows plant breeders to make precise genetic changes to impart beneficial traits to the crop plants we rely on for food and fiber.

For centuries farmers and plant breeders have labored to improve crop plants. Traditional breeding methods include selecting and sowing the seeds from the strongest, most desirable plants to produce the next generation of crops. By selecting and breeding plants with characteristics such as higher yield, resistance to pests and hardiness, early farmers dramatically changed the genetic make-up of crop plants long before the science of genetics was understood. As a result, most of today's crop plants bear little resemblance to their wild ancestors.

The tools of modern biotechnology allow plant breeders to select genes that produce beneficial traits and move them from one organism to another. This process is far more precise and selective than crossbreeding, which involves the transfer of tens of thousands of genes, and provided plant developers with a more detailed knowledge of the changes being made.

Question 3

What is National Automotive Board (NAB)?

Accepted Answer

National Automotive Board provides a single platform for dealing with all matters relating to the automotive sector especially on matters pertaining to testing, certification, homologation, administering the automotive labs. 

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Question 4

What is  National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020?

Accepted Answer

The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP 2020) is intended to provide the future roadmap, establish a common set of priorities, broad principles and framework for the adoption of the full range of electric mobility solutions. The initiative aims at enhancing national fuel security, provide affordable and environment-friendly transportation and enable the Indian Automotive Industry to achieve global manufacturing leadership.

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Question 5

What is NATrIPs (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project)?

Accepted Answer

NATrIPs is a unique joining of hands between the Government of India, a number of State Governments and Indian Automotive Industry to create a state of the art Testing, Validation and R&D infrastructure in the country. The project aims at creating core global competencies in automotive sector in India by facilitating seamless integration of Indian Automotive industry with the world, through setting up state-of-the-art, four green field automotive testing, homologation and R&D infrastructure facilities and up-gradation of two existing facilities with new technology and equipment

Presently there are 7 testing facilities finalised. They are: a) GARC Chennai, Tamil Nadu. b) iCAT Manesar, Haryana. c) NATRAX Indore, Madhya Pradesh. d) NCVRS Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. e) NIAMIT Silchar, Assam. f) VRDE Ahmednagar, Gujarat. g) ARAI Pune, Maharashtra.

Question 6

What is Automotive Mission Plan (AMP) 2016-2026?

Accepted Answer

Automotive mission plan 2016-2026 targets India to be among the top three in the world for engineering, manufacturing and export of vehicles & auto components. You can find more details about achievements, vision and targets on the following link. https://heavyindustries.gov.in/writereaddata/Content/AMP%202016-26%20Final%20Approved%20Draft.pdf

Question 7

Which are the concerned government divisions/services for auto and auto-parts?

Accepted Answer

The Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India, deals with areas related to vehicles and automotive parts. Entire Automotive industry falls under the concern of Heavy Industries Ministry.

Question 8

For how long the incentives for the electric and hybrid vehicles of the FAME scheme are applicable?

Accepted Answer

The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for implementation of scheme titled 'Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)' for promotion of Electric Mobility in the country from 2019-20 to 2021-2022. Further the scheme has been extended for a further period of 2 years i.e. upto March 31, 2024

Question 9

Is the FAME incentive applicable for multiple xEV purchases by a customer? Or is it possible to get subsidy for bulk orders on a single person’s name or on single company’s names?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an individual may buy multiple xEVs and avail the demand incentive applicable for each of them.
Please visit the link for more information.

Question 10

It is said that Electric Vehicles (EV) are also called as Emission Elsewhere Vehicle (EEV). Is it true that EVs are just transferring emission from city area to the place where power is being generated?

Accepted Answer

The fact is that a typical conventional hatchback has 130-140 gm/km of CO2 emission comparing to an electric vehicle for 100 gm/km when charged by grid and when solar charged, there is ~0 gm/km CO2 emission from an electric vehicle.
Please visit the link for more information.

Question 11

What is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme?

Accepted Answer

The FAME scheme was introduced in April 2012 to be implemented over a period of 6 years till 2020 to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and its manufacturing. Under this scheme, demand incentives will be availed by buyers (end users/consumers) upfront at the point of purchase and the same shall be reimbursed by the manufacturers from Department of Heavy Industries, on a monthly basis.

The Union government recently announced its decision to extend the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme by two years to March 31, 2024

Question 12

Which are the major industry associations for automobile and auto-components sector?

Accepted Answer

Some of the key concerned industry associations for automobiles and components are:


	Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
	Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA)
	The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)


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Question 13

Which is the apex body dealing with automotive sector related matters?

Accepted Answer

National Automotive Board is the apex body dealing with automotive sector.

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Question 14

What is Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)?

Accepted Answer

Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to make flying affordable for the masses, to promote tourism, increase employment and promote balanced regional growth. It also intends to put life into un-served and under-served airports.

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Question 15

What are the major objective under National Policy on Civil Aviation 2016?

Accepted Answer

Major objectives under National Policy on Indian Civil Aviation industry:
i) Establish an integrated eco-system which will lead to significant growth of civil aviation sector, which in turn would promote tourism, increase employment and lead to a balanced regional growth.
ii) Ensure safety, security and sustainability of aviation sector through the use of technology and effective monitoring.
iii) Enhance regional connectivity through fiscal support and infrastructure development.
iv) Enhance ease of doing business through deregulation, simplified procedures and e-governance.
v) Promote the entire aviation sector chain in a harmonised manner covering cargo, MRO, general aviation, aerospace manufacturing and skill development

Question 16

What is the procedure to carry out cargo services related transactions electronically with AAI?

Accepted Answer

Any exporter/importer/Customs House Agents/Airlines etc. who wish to transact electronically with AAI, would be mandatory required to get register with AAI at http://aaiclas-ecom.org Registration is mandatory for Message Exchange activities also.

Registration Process:
User has to fill up the physical registration form along with relevant documents and submit to Airports Authority of India (AAI). AAI would ascertain the correctness of the details submitted. Users are requested to fill valid E-Mail address and Phone Number(s) in Registration form to enable AAI to perform further communications regarding User ID and Password allocation. Users are requested to immediately change the password(s) assigned by AAI.
Non Registered Users are not restricted from functionalities pertaining to Consignment Status, Charges Calculation Estimate Sheet and Cargo Procedures. Same features are available for registered users. In addition, Registered Users enjoy the privilege of accessing functionalities related to Printing of Charge related Documents, Payment transactions and Pre- Deposit account related statements.

For more details please refer the link.

Question 17

What are the clauses under performance guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Some of the main clauses are as follows:
a) Airline operator must enter into a three year contract with the implementing agency.
b) Submit a performance guarantee fees of 5% of the total VGF amount.
c) Additional guarantee required for non-operational airports.

Question 18

What are the proposal submission requirements of an airline / helicopter operator under the RCS?

Accepted Answer

As part of the the proposal submission, an applicant shall be required to submit information under the following categories, as may be specified in detail from time to time:
a) Information about the Applicant
b) Technical Proposal
c) Financial Proposal 

More details about the proposal submission can be found here: https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/RCS-V4.pdf

Question 19

Are there any plans to help R&D in the biotechnology area?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Biotechnology and The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council have various schemes to support R&D through centres of excellence, industry partnerships and grants. The schemes are as follows:


	Centres Of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology.
	Research Resources, Service Facilities and Platforms.
	Societal Development.
	Biotech Parks and Incubators
	Rapid Grant for Young Investigators
	Glue Grant
	Special Programmes-North-East region
	Women Scientist Scheme


For more information, click here.

Question 20

What is the National Biopharma Mission?

Accepted Answer

The NBM is an industry-academia collaborative mission for accelerating discovery research to early development for biopharmaceuticals innovate in India (I3). The aim of the mission is to enable and nurture an ecosystem for preparing India's technological and product development capabilities in biopharmaceutical to a level that will be globally competitive over the next decade, and transform the health standards of India's population through affordable product development. The department aims to achieve this through development of centres of excellence, strengthening of bio-clusters, creating shared infrastructure for product development, knowledge sharing etc.

To submit one's proposal under the NBM, access the following link with relevant details.

Question 21

Does BIRAC offer any capacity building support for researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BIRAC conducts roadshows and Intellectual Property workshops to sensitize the target audiences about the BIRAC support for the entrepreneurs and relevance of intellectual property. It also provides a platform for the aspiring entrepreneurs to gain knowledge about effective grant writing skills from the experts in the domain.

Question 22

Does the Department offer any support to researchers in this sector? If yes, then at which stage of the research are they supported in?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Department does offer support to researchers across all the stages of R&D - Ideation/ very early stage (SITARE, E-yuva), ideation to early stage (Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG)), ideation to late stage (Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI)), (Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP)), translation (Promoting Academic Research Conversion to Enterprise (PACE)) and for social innovation (Social Innovation programme for Products: Affordable & Relevant to Societal Health) etc. This support is usually through awards, grants for research, provision of enabling platform for different stakeholders to collaborate and innovate. Usually, a researcher submits his/her proposal to Biotechnology Industry Assistance Council (BIRAC) based on which the support is provided.

Question 23

Does BIRAC also support in any exchange programs of researchers with other countries?

Accepted Answer

Yes, BIRAC and Centre of Entrepreneurial Learning (CEL) of Judge Business School, University of Cambridge have initiated a partnership that enables five BIRAC supported applicants to take part in CfEL’s flagship intensive entrepreneurial boot-camp programme called “IGNITE”, which is aimed at providing academics (PhDs, post-docs and scientists) entrepreneurial opportunities to explore their innovative ideas and transform them into a business project. CfEL provides one week intense mentorship and training to the BIRAC supported candidates and for second week encourage them to interact and learn from the Cambridge’s entrepreneurial cluster.

Question 24

What is Grand Challenges India (GCI)?

Accepted Answer

Grand Challenges is a family of initiatives fostering innovation to solve key global health and development. In 2012, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) signed an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on mission-directed research and build Grand Challenges India to support health research and innovation which is the GCI. Under the GCI, proposals are called under various relevant topics on innovative solutions to help expand the pipeline of ideas to develop new preventions, therapies and interventions in this sector.

Question 25

Does BIRAC offer any support to start-ups?

Accepted Answer

The Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (BioNest) allows harnessing of the entrepreneurial potential of start-ups by providing access to infrastructure as well as mentoring and networking platforms that the start-ups could use during their fledgling days. So far BIRAC has supported twenty bioincubation centers across India on similar lines.

For relevant guidelines, access the link.

Question 26

What is the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Incubators SEED Fund?

Accepted Answer

Under Incubator SEED Fund, BIRAC will provide Grant-in-aid Assistance to selected BIRAC funded incubators based on certain establishment and operational criteria. Initially BIRAC shall identify up to five incubators and expand further in due course. Each such selected incubator will be granted up to $ 300,000 for implementation of SEED Fund. Each incubator can design a selection process to screen & select startups for equity and operational funding through SEED Fund (e.g Accelerator program or Direct investment).

Question 27

What is the Biosafety Research Programme?

Accepted Answer

Under Biosafety research programme, main emphasis is given to facilitate the implementation of biosafety procedures, rules and guidelines under Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Rules 1989 to ensure safety from the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and products thereof in research and application to the users as well as to the environment.

Question 28

Where are the forms for 'project import scheme' available?

Accepted Answer

The general information and related forms relating to application for seeking concessional rate of customs duty under ’Project Import’ Scheme can be found at the following link.

Question 29

What is the capital goods skill council?

Accepted Answer

Department of Heavy Industry has been instrumental in setting up Capital Goods Skill Council. Through this organization National Skill Standards are being notified with the purpose of defining skill needs of the industry. This way training institutions will be able to impart skills which are valued by employers in Industry. The Council has been targeted to benefit 10 million people in this way.

Question 30

What is the funding pattern under TAFP?

Accepted Answer

Department of Heavy Industry has been instrumental in setting up Capital Goods Skill Council. Through this organization National Skill Standards are being notified with the purpose of defining skill needs of the industry. This way training institutions will be able to impart skills which are valued by employers in Industry. The Council has been targeted to benefit 10 million people in this way.

Question 31

What is Technology Acquisition Fund Programme (TAFP)?

Accepted Answer

TAFP will provide financial assistance to Indian capital goods industry to facilitate acquisition of strategic and relevant technologies and also development of technologies through contract route, in-house route or JV.

Question 32

What is the capital goods policy 2016?

Accepted Answer

National Capital Goods Policy is envisaged to provide ecosystem for capital goods growth and ensuring sustained incentive for domestic manufacturers to service domestic as well as export market demand.

Question 33

What is Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan 2012-2022?

Accepted Answer

The plan aims at assured availability of quality power at competitive rate which is a sine qua non for industrial and economic development.
For an efficient and developed power sector in a country of India’s size, a strong domestic electrical equipment manufacturing base is essential.

Question 34

Is there a focus on start-ups in capital goods sector?

Accepted Answer

One of the key recommendations of the National Capital Goods Policy is To create a 'Start-up Center for Capital Goods Sector' shared by Department of Heavy Industries and Capital Goods industry/industry association in 80:20 ratio to provide an array of technical, business and financial support resources and services to promising start-ups in both the manufacturing and services space.

Question 35

What is PCPIR?

Accepted Answer

Government of India has approved 4 Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Regions (PCPIRs) in the state of Andhra Pradesh (Vishakhapatnam), Gujarat (Dahej), Odisha (Paradeep) and Tamil Nadu (Cuddalore and Naghapattinam) to promote investment and industrial development in these sectors.

The PCPIR is envisioned to reap the benefits of co-siting, networking and greater effiencies through use of common infrastructure and support services. Each PCPIR is a specifically delineated region having an area of about 250 sq. km. wherein 40% of the area has to be for processing activities.

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Question 36

What is Chemical Promotion Development scheme (CPDS)?

Accepted Answer

Chemical Promotion Development scheme is a government scheme with an objective of promoting and developing the chemical & petrochemical sectors by extending financial support for conduct of seminars, conferences, exhibitions, conducting studies/ consultancies, for facilitating growth, as well as analyzing critical issues affecting chemical and petrochemical sector.

Question 37

What are investment opportunities under Swachh Bharat Mission?

Accepted Answer

Some of the investment opportunities are:


	Solid & Liquid Waste Management
	Wastewater Management
	Construction of Toilets 
	In February 2021, the government allocated Rs. 141,678 crore (US$ 19.22 billion) to tackle water, land & air pollution besides waste management over the next five years.
	In October 2020, the National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) disbursed Rs. 12,298 crore (US$ 1.66 billion) under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) for construction of 32.9 million household toilets.

Question 38

What is 'Smart Cities' program of the Indian government?

Accepted Answer

Government of India has launched a new urban development mission. Target is to develop 500 cities, which include cities with a population of more than 100,000 and some cities of religious and tourist importance. These cities will be supported and encouraged to harness private capital and expertise through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), to holster their infrastructure and services in the next 10 years. The strategic components of Area-based development in the Smart Cities Mission are:
1) City improvement (retrofitting).
2) City renewal (redevelopment).
3) City extension (greenfield development).
4) Pan-city initiative in which Smart Solutions are applied covering larger parts of the city.
Please refer to these links for further details, link.

Question 39

How can we get our propriety building technology for affordable housing, certified and approved by government?

Accepted Answer

Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council does evaluation, validation and certification of innovative building materials and construction technologies under performance appraisal certification scheme. For details please refer to link.

Question 40

What kind of real estate business activities are prohibited for foreign investment?

Accepted Answer

FDI is not permitted in an entity which is engaged or proposes to engage in real estate business, construction of farm-houses and trading in transferable development rights (TDRs). “Real estate business” means dealing in land and immovable property with a view to earning profit there from and does not include development of townships, construction of residential/ commercial premises, roads or bridges, educational institutions, recreational facilities, city, regional level infrastructure and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) registered and regulated under the SEBI (REITs) Regulations 2014. Further, earning of rent/ income on lease of the property, not amounting to transfer, will not amount to real estate business.

For further details, please refer to latest FDI Policy 2020 at the following link.

Question 41

What are the types of construction-development projects in which foreign investors/companies can invest in India?

Accepted Answer

Government has permitted 100% equity under automatic route for construction-development projects (which would include development of townships, construction of residential/commercial premises, roads or bridges, hotels, resorts, hospitals, educational institutions, recreational facilities, city and regional level infrastructure, townships).

We would also request you to refer to some conditions under which the investment in this sector is governed, as mentioned under section 5.2.10 of latest FDI Policy 2020.

Question 42

Is there funding provided by the government for certain categories?

Accepted Answer

Yes, projects under 'Make-I' sub-category involves Government funding of 90%, released in a phased manner and based on the progress of the scheme, as per terms agreed between MoD and the vendor.

Question 43

Are the any incentives for MSMEs under DPP?

Accepted Answer

DPP 2016 provides great impetus to the MSMEs with certain categories of 'Make' products earmarked exclusively for MSMEs.

Question 44

How are the capital acquisition schemes classified under DPP?

Accepted Answer

Capital Acquisition schemes are broadly classified as 'Buy', 'Buy and Make' and 'Make'. In decreasing order of priority the procurement of defence equipment, under this procedure are categorised as follows:
1) Buy (Indian - IDDM).
2) Buy (Indian).
3) Buy and Make (Indian).
4) Buy and Make.
5) Buy (Global).

Question 45

What is the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016?

Accepted Answer

The DPP is formulated to ensure timely procurement of military equipment, systems and platforms as required by the Armed Forces in terms of performance capabilities and quality standards, through optimum utilisation of allocated budgetary resources. It is worthwhile to mention that the document is not merely a procurement procedure but also an opportunity to improve efficiency of the procurement process to realize the vision of 'Make in India' in the defence sector.

Question 46

What is Electronics Development Fund Policy?

Accepted Answer

Electronics Development Fund Policy provides a framework to set up an Electronics Development Fund (EDF) as a Fund of Funds which will foster R&D and innovation in technology sectors like electronics, IT and nano-electronics. EDF will support Venture Funds and Angel Funds, which will be professionally managed and are dedicated to these sectors.

Question 47

Can foreign investors, private equity arms of foreign firms become members in SPV and invest in creation of common infrastructure in form of equity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, such firms can join hands with Indian promoters to form the Special Purpose Vehicle and invest in the project by way of contributing equity. It may also be noted here that foreign direct investments in food processing sector is allowed under automatic route in India. However, adequate documents with regard to net worth and other relevant financial details in respect of such firms must be provided with the EOI proposal.

Question 48

What types of industries/units are permitted in Mega Food Park?

Accepted Answer

Only food processing industries/units that make food products fit for human and animal consumption are permitted to be set up in the Mega Food Parks. Packaging facilities of food products as ancillary to the food processing industries will also be eligible for setting up in the Mega Food Parks. However, setting up of alcoholic beverage unit as an anchor unit will not be allowed.

Question 49

What is ’eligible project cost’ in Mega food park?

Accepted Answer

The ‘eligible project cost’ is the total project cost but excludes cost of land, preoperative expenses and margin money for working capital. However, interest during construction(IDC) as part of preoperative expenses and fee to PMC up to 2% of the approved grant would be considered under eligible project cost (refer para. 4.1 of guidelines, at the link).

Question 50

For Mega food park, does the land needs to be changed from Agricultural to Industrial?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is mandatory to have Change of Land Use (CLU). CLU is not required in case the land is already in a designated industrial area.

Question 51

What is minimum land requirement for setting-up Mega Food Park?

Accepted Answer

The minimum land required for setting-up a Mega Food Park is 50 acres of contiguous land and free from any kind of encumbrance. The selection of land needs to be justified in terms of connectivity and availability of basic infrastructure such as approach road, power, water etc. as also in terms of availability of raw materials/market.

Question 52

What are the commodities under the Warehousing development and regulatory authority?

Accepted Answer

The authority had approved 115 commodities including cereals, pulses, oil seeds, spices, rubber, tobacco, coffee, etc. for issuing negotiable warehouse receipts and also 26 perishable commodities for cold storage.

Question 53

What are the major activities of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)?

Accepted Answer

CWC provides storage and warehousing facilities for more than 400 commodities to wide range of clients comprising of public and private institutions, cooperative societies, traders, farmers, importers/exporters, etc. besides providing the services for storage and warehousing, CWC also undertakes the following activities:
i) Providing Pest Control Services at the door step of customers which include general pest control, disinfestation of aircrafts, rail coaches, fumigation of containers/ships, pre and post construction anti termite treatment, etc.
ii) Providing infrastructure such as CFSs/ICDs/Air Cargo Complexes/Cargo/Terminal of ICP etc. for supporting the EXIM trade.
iii) Providing handling and transport facilities at the request of the depositors.
iv) Consultancy of warehouse construction and warehousing related activities.
v) Training of farmers for safe storage of foodgrains at farm level and assistingthem in securing cheap institutional credit.

Question 54

A registered person is sending semi-cooked food from his manufacturing unit at Gurugram to his branch in Delhi. Is he required to pay any tax?

Accepted Answer

In accordance with the provisions of Section 25(4) of the CGST Act, 2017, branches in different States are considered as distinct persons. Further, as per Schedule I, this constitutes supply made in the course or furtherance of business between distinct persons even if made without consideration. As it is an inter-State supply, the registered person is required to pay IGST.

Question 55

What is FSSA, 2006 and why this Act is needed?

Accepted Answer

FSSA 2006 is an Act enacted to keep with changing needs/requirements of time and to consolidate the laws relating to food and establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The Act was needed to bring out a single statutory body for food laws, standards setting and enforcement so that there is one agency to deal and no confusion in the minds of consumers, traders, manufacturers and investors which was due to multiplicity of food laws.

Question 56

What is National Livestock Mission?

Accepted Answer

National Livestock Mission is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The mission, which commenced from 2014-15, has been designed with the objective of sustainable development of the livestock sector. 
NABARD is the subsidy channelizing agency under Entrepreneurship Development & Employment Generation (EDEG) component of National Livestock Mission. This includes:
1) Poultry Venture Capital Fund (PVCF).
2) Integrated Development of Small Ruminants and Rabbit (IDSRR).
3) Pig Development (PD).
4) Salvaging and Rearing of Male Buffalo Calves (SRMBC).

Question 57

What is interest subvention to Small and Marginal Farmers against Negotiable Warehouse Receipts?

Accepted Answer

In order to discourage distress sale of produce by farmers and to encourage them to store their produce in warehouses against warehouse receipts, Government of India (GoI) had introduced a scheme in 2011-12 for extending concessional loans to the farmers against negotiable warehouse receipts. Post-harvest loans against Negotiable Warehouse Receipts (NWR) provided by banks to Small and marginal farmers (SF/MF) having Kisan Credit Cards, would be eligible for interest subvention, for a period of up to six months on the same rate as available to crop loan. 

SF/MF, who have not availed crop loans through banking system, would not be eligible. No additional subvention towards prompt repayment, as is available for crop loans, is envisaged under the scheme.

Question 58

What are the Centrally Sponsored Schemes under Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

Please find below the details of Centrally sponsored schemes under AYUSH:  

National AYUSH Mission (NAM) comprising of:  

(i) AYUSH Services  

(ii) AYUSH Educational Institution  

(iii) Quality Control of AYUSH Drugs

(iv) Medicinal Plants

For more information, click here. 

Moreover, below the details of Central sector scheme under Champion Services Sector Scheme (CSSS) comprising:


	Central sector scheme for the establishment of AYUSH super specialty hospitals/day care centres for medical tourism under CSSS for medical value travel.
	Financial assistance in the form of Interest Subsidy for the establishment of AYUSH super specialty hospitals/ day care centres in addition to separate guidelines for skill development under CSSS for medical value travel.


For more information, click here.

Question 59

How local entrepreneurs can participate in IBPS?

Accepted Answer

An entrepreneur can form a Consortium with a Company registered anywhere under Companies Act 1956/2013 which is able to fulfil the other eligibility criteria(s). The eligible Indian Company must have at least 26 % equity shareholder in the Consortium and commit to maintain minimum equity shareholding (26%) for at least three years.

Question 60

What is PayGov?

Accepted Answer

Dept. Of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Govt. of India has collaborated with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) for providing a centralized platform for facilitating all Govt. departments and services to collect online payments from Citizens for Govt. services. This platform is titled as ‘PayGov’. PayGov is a ready infrastructure with approved transaction costs which can be used to provide online payment services to citizens. 
For more details on NDML please refer the link.

Question 61

What are the steps taken by Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) to support the growth of the sector?

Accepted Answer

The steps taken are as follows:
a) Infrastructure support: The Department has set up Information Technology Investment Regions (ITIRs). These regions are supported equipped with excellent infrastructure.
b) R&D promotion: 150% of expenditure incurred on in-house R&D is also available under the Income Tax Act.
In addition to the existing scheme for funding R&D projects, the department has put in place the 2 key schemes:
i) Support International Patent Protection in Electronics & IT (SIP-EIT).
ii) Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS).
c) Tax incentives: Over the years, the Government has been taking steps to bring down the total taxation level on electronics hardware.

Question 62

What is the overview of the IT BPM sector in India and the performance of this sector in recent times?

Accepted Answer

The technology industry revenue is estimated to be $245 Bn in FY 2023. Technology exports at $194 Bn, are expected to grow at 9.4% in reported currency terms. In terms of FDI equity inflow, the computer software and hardware sectors attracted the highest FDI in FY 2021-22. Between April 2000 and Dec 2022, it attracted FDI equity inflow of $93.58 Bn. India is one of the most preferred destinations when it comes to setting up Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Total number of GCCs in India are 1570+. The total installed GCC talent is 1.38 Mn+. Indian SaaS companies saw 2x growth in share of global markets. India has as many as 59 number of SaaS unicorns and potential unicorns.

Question 63

Which IT Enabled Services are considered to be part of BPO operations?

Accepted Answer

As per Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notification No. 890E dated 26 September 2000, the list of eligible IT enabled services under BPO operations considered in IBPS are as under:
i) Back office operations.
ii) Call centres.
iii) Content Development or Animation.
iv) Data Processing.
vi) Geographic information System Services.
vii) Human Resource Services.
viii) Insurance Claim processing.
ix) Legal Databases.
x) Medical Transcription.
xi) Payroll.
xii) Remote Maintenance.
xiii) Revenue Accounting.
xiv) Support Centres.
xv) Website services.

As per NASSCOM, BPO includes following processes that may be IT-enabled, do not necessitate on-shore presence and are hence, offshore-able:
1) Customer Interaction & Support (CIS)- CIS includes all forms of IT-enabled customer contact, inbound or outbound, voice or non-voice based support used to provide customer services, sales and marketing, technical support and help desk services.
2) Finance & Accounting (F&A)- F&A includes activities such as general accounting, transaction management (account receivables and payables management), corporate finance (e.g. treasury and risk management, and tax management); compliance management and statutory reporting, etc.
3) Horizontal-specific BPM services- Services that are reasonably similar across industries. Horizontal BPM services include Customer Interaction and Support (CIS), Finance and Accounting (F&A) and other related processing services, Knowledge Services, Human Resource Management (HRM), Procurement BPM, etc.
4) Human Resources Processing- HR processing services includes services that support the core HR activities plus talent management activities and associated business processes such as benefits, payroll and talent management.

Question 64

What are the Export Promotion Schemes offered by the Ministry of Technology and Information Technology (MeITY)?

Accepted Answer

The two major export promotion schemes launched under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology are:
 

1) Software Technology Parks (STPs): STP of India was set up as an autonomous body in 1991.
 Some of the benefits offered are:
 a) Customs duty exemption
 b) Accelerated depreciation
 c) 100% FDI permitted through automatic route.


 2) Special Economic Zone (SEZ): They were set up with an objective of providing an international competitiveness. Some of the benefits are:
 a) 100% income tax exemption on export income
 b) Duty free import. Please note that SEZ are for multiple sectors and these benefits extend to sectors other than IT BPM 

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