A-IDEA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   a-IDEA has formed an MOA with NRDC. What does a-IDEA stand for?

a. Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agrarian affairs
b. Agency for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurism in Agriculture
c. Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Explanation:
a-IDEA, technology business incubator of NAARM or National Academy of Agricultural Research Management has entered into a memorandum of agreement with National Research Development Corporation for supporting agribusiness startups. a-IDEA is funded by DST. As part of the agreement between the two, NRDC shall provide services like Technology Management, Mentoring Services, Value Addition Services, Skill Development and Cluster Development as well as Seed Fund support to agri based startups.