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. 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 portal, link.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The Department 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 Department.

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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

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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 introduced in April 2012 is 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.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

Major objectives under National Policy on Civil Aviation:
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 14

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 15

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 16

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

Question 17

How much of the premium is used to purchase units?

Accepted Answer

The full amount of premium paid is not allocated to purchase units. Insurers allot units on the portion of the premium remaining after providing for various charges, fees and deductions. However, the quantum of premium used to purchase units varies from product to product.
The total monetary value of the units allocated is invariably less than the amount of premium paid because the charges are first deducted from the premium collected and the remaining amount is used for allocating units.

Question 18

Would sale, purchase, acquisition or assignment of a secured debt constitute a transaction in money?

Accepted Answer

Sale, purchase, acquisition or assignment of a secured debt does not constitute a transaction in money; it is in the nature of a derivative and hence a security.

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Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 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 is Cluster Development Scheme (CDS)?

Accepted Answer

Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has announced the Scheme for Cluster Development Programme for Pharma Sector in July 2014 to enhance quality, productivity and innovative capabilities of the SME pharma sector in the country.

Question 38

What is Pharmaceutical Promotion Development Scheme (PPDS)?

Accepted Answer

Pharmaceutical Promotion Development Scheme (PPDS) is meant for promotion, development and export promotion in Pharmaceutical sector. Under PPDS the Department of Pharmaceuticals on its own or through financial support by way of Grant-in-aid to the institutions, organizations, voluntary organizations or NGOs as mentioned in Rule 206 of GFR 2005:
1) Conduct Training/knowledge improvement programs/activities on issues/subjects relevant to growth of pharmaceutical industry.
2) Organize Summits, Convention, Exhibitions, Pharmacy week, meetings etc. in India and abroad and produce promotional materials like films, displays etc.
3) Conduct research studies, sector reports etc.
4) Purchase books, quality standards, pharmacopoeias, magazines, directories, software for developing information data banks, developing e-learning modules etc.
5) Give awards to achievers in pharmaceutical industry.
6) For any other activity not covered under above categories which may be decided by the Department of Pharmaceuticals from time to time.

Question 39

How many  industrial corridors are being  planned in India?

Accepted Answer

Industrial corridor programme envisages creation of world class infrastructure, connectivity and new greenfield smart cities as global manufacturing hubs which will create large employment opportunities. Five industrial corridor projects across India have been identified, planned and launched. 

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Question 40

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 41

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 42

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

Accepted Answer

FDI is prohibited in real estate business, construction of farm houses and trading in transferable development rights (TDRs). Where “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 and regional level infrastructure, townships. 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 2017 at the following link.

Question 43

What is the harmonised Master List of Infrastructure Sub-sectors as notified by Government of India?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the harmonised master list of sub-sectors at this link.

Question 44

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 2017. 

Foreign nationals can invest in India in most of the sectors of Indian economy as per conditions and investment limits specified under latest FDI Policy 2017 at the following link.

Question 45

What are the functions and duties of promoters under Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

Functions and duties of promoters are clearly defined under RERA act:
1) The Act mandates that a promoter shall deposit 70% of the amount realised from the allottees, from time to time, in a separate account to be maintained in a scheduled bank. This is intended to cover the cost of construction and the land cost and the amount deposited shall be used only for the concerned project.
2) Withdrawal can only be made after it is certified by an engineer, an architect and chartered accountant in practice that the withdrawal is in proportion to the percentage of completion of the project.
3) The promoter is also required to get his accounts audited within six months after the end of every financial year by a practicing chartered accountant.
He will also have to get verified during the audit that:
i) The amounts collected for a particular project have been utilised for the project
ii) The withdrawal has been in compliance with the proportion to the percentage of completion of the project.

Obligations of promoter are clearly defined under this act.
Restriction on transfer and assignment: The promoter shall not transfer or assign his majority rights and liabilities in respect of a project to a third party without obtaining prior written consent from two-thirds of the allottees, except the promoter and without the prior written approval of the Regulatory Authority.
Further details, please refer the link.

Question 46

What is Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is an Act of the Parliament of India which seeks to protect home-buyers as well as help boost investments in the real estate industry. The Act came into force from 1 May 2016. The key highlights of the act are:
1) Mandatory to register with Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for all commercial and residential real estate projects where the land is over 500 square metres, or eight apartments for launching a project, in order to provide greater transparency in project-marketing and execution.
2) Registration of Real estate agents who facilitate selling or purchase of properties with RERA
3) Establish state-level Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) to regulate transactions related to both residential and commercial projects and ensure their timely completion and handover.
4) Upon receipt of an application by the promoter, the Regulator Authority shall within a period of 30 days, grant or reject the registration. If the Regulatory Authority fails to grant or reject the application of the promoter within the period of 30 days, then the project shall be deemed to have been registered.
5) The registration, if granted, will be valid until the period of completion of the project as committed by the promoter to the Regulatory Authority. Extension by one year only due to force majeure and on payment of fee.

Question 47

Who can raise money through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)?

Accepted Answer

Following are the qualifications for Sponsor(s) of raising Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
1) Net worth of at least $ 15.38 mn in case of body corporate or a company or net intangible assets of $ 15.38 mn in case of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).
2) Minimum experience of at least five years and has completed at least two projects.
For further details, please refer to this link.

Question 48

Who can raise money through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)?

Accepted Answer

Following are the qualifications for Sponsor(s) of raising Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs):
1) Minimum holding of 5% of total units of REIT with a maximum of 3 sponsors.
2) Net worth of at least $ 15.385 mn on consolidated basis and $ 3.077 mn on individual basis.
3) Minimum experience of 5 years in real estate industry for each sponsor and where sponsor is a developer, at least 2 projects of sponsor should be completed.
For further details, please refer to this link.

Question 49

What are investment opportunities under Swachh Bharat Mission?

Accepted Answer

Swachh Bharat Mission aims to create a clean India by October 2, 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, by constructing 12 million toilets in rural India, at a projected cost of INR 1.96 lakh crore ($ 29 billion). Government provides an incentive of INR 15,000 ($ 220) for each toilet constructed by a BPL family.

Question 50

What is 'Housing for ALL' (urban) scheme of Government of India?

Accepted Answer

'Housing for All by 2022' (Urban) scheme of Government of India covers entire urban area consisting of 4041 statutory towns of India. Under this scheme, central grant of $ 1538 per house, on an average, will be available under the slum rehabilitation programme.

Question 51

What is the defence sector overview in recent times?

Accepted Answer

The Achievement report of the defence sector covering policy initiatives, R&D and other important areas can be accessed on the link.

Question 52

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 53

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 54

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 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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).

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저작물의 저작권 등록 신청은 어디에서 할 수 있습니까?

1957 년 저작권법에 따른 저작물 등록 절차는 무엇입니까?

우표 수 있습니다. 라벨, 토큰, 카드는 디자인 등록 목적으로 기사로 간주됩니까?

디자인 등록은 다른 사람들이 악용하는 것을 어떻게 막습니까?

The Design Act 2000에 따라 디자인 소유권을 양도 할 수 있습니까?

디자인 법상 디자인 등록의 목적은 무엇입니까?

디자인 등록 출원은 출원인 본인 만 할 수 있습니까? 아니면 2000 년 디자인 법에 의거 전문인을 통해 할 수 있습니까?

디자인 등록 정보를 얻는 방법은 무엇입니까?

디자인 법에서 조항이란 무엇입니까?

이전 신청이 취소 된 경우 동일한 신청자가 동일한 디자인을 다시 신청할 수 있습니까?

디자인 법에 따라 등록 된 디자인을 사용하면 벌칙은 무엇입니까?

2000 년 디자인 법에서 '디자인'이란 무엇을 의미합니까?

특허 출원을 위해 개인이나 법인이 지불해야하는 수수료 금액에 차이가 있습니까?

특허청은 특허를 검색하거나 특허 출원을 준비하고 기소 할 변리사 또는 대리인을 선택하는 데 도움이됩니까? (특허법 1970)

특허 부여 후 특허권자의 의무는 무엇입니까?

산업 재판소는 최저 임금법에 따라 더 높은 금리를 정할 수 있습니까?

1986 년 아동 노동 (금지 및 규제) 법에 따른 아동은 누구입니까?

법에 따라 고정 된 최저 임금보다 높은 임금을받는 직원이 법 섹션 20 (2)에 따라 초과 근무 수당을 청구 할 수 있습니까?

건축 및 건설 노동자 법에 따른 등록 신청 수수료 구조는 무엇입니까?

법에서 정한 기본급과 생활비 수당을 별도로 지급하지 않고 법에서 정한 최저 요율 이상의 임금을 지급하는 사업주가 불법 행위를 한 경우

소규모 시설 및 소규모 시설이 제출하는 신고 유형은 무엇입니까?

1948 년 최저 임금법에 따라 누가 청구 신청을 할 수 있습니까?

노동법의 반환 구성 요소 제공 면제 대상은 누구입니까?

고용주가 규정 된 최저 임금보다 적은 금액을 지불하면 어떻게해야합니까?

'매수자'는 누구입니까?

기존 주식을 비거주자에서 거주자로 또는 거주자에서 비거주자로 양도하는 지침은 무엇입니까?

인수 및 실질적인 주식 인수 란 무엇을 의미합니까?

인도 회사에서 외국인 직접 투자를받는 데 허용되는 지불 방법은 무엇입니까?

CCI에 대한 조합에 대한 통지는 언제 의무화됩니까?

최대 허용 가능한 비공개 지분을 도출하는 방법은 무엇입니까?

인수 합병에서 조합이라는 용어는 무엇을 의미합니까?