MCQs on National Affairs: Ayushman Bhav, NCrF, RBI Report

521.

What has the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) reported regarding the River Ganga?

A Deteriorating water quality

B Significant improvements in water quality

C No change in pollution levels

D Increased industrial discharge

522.

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme was launched in which year?

A 2019

B 2020

C 2021

D 2022

523.

The SISFS is crucial for bridging the 'valley of death' for startups, which refers to:

A The period of high competition

B The phase of rapid growth

C The early stage where startups struggle for survival due to lack of funding

D The final stage before acquisition

524.

The Startup India initiative aims to build a robust startup ecosystem by fostering:

A Risk aversion

B Innovation and risk-taking

C Dependence on government subsidies

D Monopolistic practices

525.

The disbursement of funds under SISFS helps startups to:

A Increase their operational costs

B Develop products, scale operations, and create jobs

C Reduce their research and development efforts

D Limit their market reach

526.

The SISFS supports startups in various sectors, including:

A Only technology and IT

B Technology, healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing

C Only traditional manufacturing

D Only service-based industries

527.

Through which entities does the SISFS provide capital to eligible startups?

A Directly to individual founders

B Through incubators

C Via venture capital firms only

D Through public stock offerings

528.

Which department manages the Startup India initiative and the SISFS?

A Ministry of Commerce and Industry

B Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

C Ministry of Finance

D Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

529.

The SISFS aims to provide financial assistance to:

A Established multinational corporations

B Early-stage startups lacking access to funding

C Government research institutions

D Non-profit organizations

530.

How many startups have received funding under the SISFS?

A Over 500

B Over 750

C Over 1,000

D Over 1,500

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