A-IDEA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   A-IDEA is a technology business incubator in the field of:

a. Agriculture
b. Medicine
c. Telecommunication
d. IT
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Agriculture

Explanation:

  • Association for Innovation Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture (A-IDEA), technology business incubator of NAARM is funded by Department of Science & Technology, aims to build powerful Agribusiness and technology ventures through cutting edge technology and economic value return.
  • NAARM is National Academy of Agricultural Research Management.
  • NAARM through A-IDEA has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) to support Agribusiness start-ups.
  • Under this partnership, NRDC shall provide services like IPR Management, Technology Management, Mentoring services, Value addition services, Regulatory Assistance, Skill Development/EDP/Cluster Development and Limited Angle /Seed Fund support to agri based start-ups in the incubator.