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1. The Government policy 'Make in India' aims atAsked in Protection Officer 2018
2. Where is Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute located ?Asked in COMBINED STATE AGRICULTURAL SER‐ VICES (PRE.) EXAM 2024
3. Which one of the following is not an initiative for industrial development?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 64th
4. Which one of the following industrial/economic corridors of India is being developed in collaboration with Japan?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 65th
5. Consider the following statements about the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme: 1. The scheme offers a production-linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile manufacturing and specified electronic components. 2. The scheme has two categories of applicants, namely, global companies and domestic companies. 3. The scheme shall extend an average incentive of around 8% on net incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of six years. 4. The target segment under PLI shall include (i) laptops, (ii) tablets, (iii) all-in-one PCs, (iv) servers and (v) Ultra-Small Form Factor (USFF). Which of the above statements are incorrect?Asked in BPSC Prelims Exam 69th
6. In the year 2016, the Government of India announced a ₹ 6,000 crore special package for the textile and apparel sector to 1. create one crore jobs within three years 2. create jobs equally for men and women 3. provide tax and production incentives for the entrepreneurs Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2017
7. Which of the following statements with regard to the ‘Make in India’ initiative is/are correct ? 1. It was launched in the year 2018. 2. Its objective is to foster innovation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019
8. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme announced by the Government helps in : Enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities and exports across the industries Incentivizing foreign investments for domestic production Select the answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024
9. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Production Linked Incentive Scheme for telecom sector by Government of India? 1. This scheme would help in reducing dependence of India on other countries for importing telecom and networking products 2. The scheme is effective from April 1, 2022 3. Eligibility is subject to qualifying incremental annual thresholds. Support under the Scheme will be provided for a period of five yearsAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2022
10. Programme "The Make in India" started onAsked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2019
11. What is the "Start-up India, Stand-up India" campaign associated with ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015
12. Which one of the following is not the feature of the National Capital Goods Policy, 2016 ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2018
13. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022
14. Which of the following are true in relation to ‘Make in India’ initiative ?Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
15. Consider the following in relation to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for National Programme on High Efficiency Solar Modules:Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
16. The 'Make in India' effort of Indian Railways has culminated into India's :Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022
17. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about ‘Make in India’ Programme? 1. ‘Make in India’ Programme was launched in the year 2014. 2. It aims at encouraging companies for manufacturing in India and facilitating investment. Select the correct answer from the code given below.Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022
18. Which one of the following statements with regard to the 'Make in India' initiative of the Government of India is NOT correct ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2015
19. When was Startup India Hub operationalized to resolve queries and handhold startups?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2018
20. The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference toAsked in UPSC IAS 2017
21. The 'Production Linked Incentive (PLI)' scheme was launched to promote domestic manufacturing in various sectors. Which of the following sectors were covered under this scheme? 1. Pharmaceuticals 2. Electronics 3. Textiles 4. Automobiles Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
22. The thrust of 'Make in India' initiatives in India is on the following sector:Asked in Asstt. Jailor 2013
23. Which sector was the focus of India's Production Linked Incentive Scheme? - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Edu.) Comp. Exam 2024
24. Which of the following is not a part of the ‘Make in India’ programme ?Asked in Additional Private Secretary Exam 2017
25. Make in India Mittelstand (MIIM) programme provides which of the following service(s)?Asked in Computer Programmer 2021