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How much margin money for working capital is provided per artisan under Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme?
[a] Rs.2000
[b] Rs.3000
[c] Rs.4000
[d] Rs.10000
[e] Rs.1000
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C

M of textiles
outlay - 160crore
7 components
extended till 2026
obj - to develop world class infrastructure to cater the business needs of local artisans and mses
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What is the total outlay for extended period of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme, which has been extended till FY 2026?
[a] Rs.200 Crore
[b] Rs.100 Crore
[c] Rs.120 Crore
[d] Rs.140 Crore
[e] Rs.160 Crore
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E

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
A scheme has been launched in 2021 by the government of India is based on 5Fs - Farm to fibre; fibre to factory; factory to fashion; fashion to foreign. The scheme is envisaged to help India in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9. The scheme is to develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry. It will reduce logistics costs and improve competitiveness of Indian Textiles. Under the scheme 7 textile parks will be established.
1) What is the total outlay of the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Rs.4445 Crore
[b] Rs.3445 Crore
[c] Rs.5445 Crore
[d] Rs.6445 Crore
[e] Rs.1445 Crore

2) For a greenfield park under the scheme, how much maximum amount will be provided by the centre?
[a] Rs.300 Crore
[b] Rs.800 Crore
[c] Rs.400 Crore
[d] Rs.500 Crore
[e] Rs.200 Crore
3) Which ministry/ies/are is the implementing ministry of the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Ministry of commerce and industry
[b] Ministry of textiles
[c] Ministry of finance
[d] Ministry of MSME
[e] Both [a] and [b]

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1) A
2) D
3) B

PM MITRA
SDG 9 - Infrastructure, Industrialization and Innovation
Brownfield project - max 200cr
size max - 1000 acres

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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana?
[a] It was launched in 2021
[b] The program is under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
[c] It is being implemented by Ministry of railways
[d] Nodal agency is Banaras Locomotive Works
[e] Duration of training is 200 hours

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E

100 hours
To empower youth by industry relevant skill training through railway training institutes

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To strengthen the critical healthcare network from village to block to the district to the regional and national level in the next 4-5 years, a scheme was announced in union budget 2021-22. The scheme has 3 aspects viz; Creation of facilities for diagnostic and treatment, Testing network for diagnosis of diseases and Expansion of research
institutes. What is the total outlay of the scheme?
[a] Rs.64180 Crore
[b] Rs.14180 Crore
[c] Rs.24180 Crore
[d] Rs.34180 Crore
[e] Rs.44180 Crore

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A

PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (ABHIM)
▪ 4 New National institutes of Virology
▪ One National Institute for One Health
▪ 730 districts of the country will get Integrated Public Health labs

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
To converge the agriculture and aviation sector, ministry of civil aviation had launched a scheme. The scheme will facilitate the movement of agriculture products by air transportation. Airports Authority of India is providing full waiver of Landing, Parking, Terminal Navigational Landing Charges and Route Navigation Facility Charges for Indian freighters.

1) What is the launch year of the scheme?
[a] 2020
[b] 2021
[c] 2022
[d] 2019
[e] 2014

2) Under the scheme, a platform has been developed which facilitates information
dissemination to all the stakeholders. Name the platform.
[a] E-UDAN
[b] E-KRISHI UDAN
[c] E-KUSHAL
[d] E-SAMRIDH
[e] E-CONVERGE

3) How many airports are selected in phase 1 of the scheme?
[a] 43
[b] 63
[c] 93
[d] 13
[e] 53
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1) B
2) C
3) E

Krishi UDAN 2.0
2021-22 to 2024-25
E KUSHAL (Krishi UDAN for Sustainable Holistic Agri-Logistics) platform - remember the full form

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How much percent of subsidy is provided on cost of physical POS under Payment Infrastructure Development Fund scheme?
[a] 50% to 75%
[b] 10% to 20%
[c] 30% to 50%
[d] 15% to 25%
[e] 30% to 60%

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C

implemented by RBI
for 3 years from 1 Jan 2021
extended to all the street vendors in PM SVANidhi in tier 1, 2 cities
Fund manager - the advisory council under the deputy governor RBI
corpus - 345 cr (250 cr RBI, 95 cr - Authorized card networks)
Digital PoS subsidy - 50 to 75%

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What is the present corpus of Payment Infrastructure Development Fund scheme?
[a] Rs.250 Crore
[b] Rs.130 Crore
[c] Rs.200 Crore
[d] Rs.345 Crore
[e] Rs.300 Crore
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D

250 cr RBI, 95 cr - Authorized card networks)

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To provide assistance for the international component of freight, to mitigate disadvantage of higher freight costs faced by the Indian exporters of agriculture products, Transport and Marketing Assistance Scheme is being implemented by ministry of commerce and industry. Under the revised scheme, the assistance will be available to the exports effected on or after 01.04.2021 up to ………………
Fill the gap
[a] 31st March 2022
[b] 31st December 2022
[c] 31st October 2022
[d] 30th September 2022
[e] 31st August 2022
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A

2019 launched
Recently dairy products have been included
Rates of assistance
     ▪ 50 % - export by sea
     ▪ 100% - export by air
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Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Vishvesvaraya Ph.D scheme?
[a] It was launched in 2014
[b] Its 2nd phase has been launched in 2022
[c] In part time PhD, one time incentive of Rs.2,50,000 on successful completion of PhD is provided
[d] In 2nd phase, 1000 full time PhD candidates are targeted
[e] It is being implemented by ministry of electronics and IT

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B

2021
M of Electronics and IT( minister - Ashwini vaishnav)

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To provide assistance for the international component of freight, to mitigate disadvantage of higher freight costs faced by the Indian exporters of agriculture products, Transport and Marketing Assistance Scheme is being implemented by ministry of commerce and industry. When was the scheme launched?
[a] 2020
[b] 2014
[c] 2016
[d] 2019
[e] 2015
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D

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To reduce cost of production of medical devices leading to better availability and affordability of medical devices, Scheme for promotion of Medical Device Parks was launched in 2020 with a total outlay of Rs.400 Crore

1) Which ministry is implementing the scheme?
[a] Ministry of health and family welfare
[b] Ministry of commerce and industry
[c] Ministry of MSME
[d] Ministry of Chemical and Fertilizers
[e] Both [a] and [d]

2) How many medical device parks will be set up under the scheme to provide the common infrastructure facility?
[a] 7
[b] 4
[c] 10
[d] 8
[e]
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1) D
2) B

2020-21 to 2024-25
▪ normal 70:30
▪ Northeastern and hilly 90:10

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It is a three month play based school preparation module for Grade 1 students. Under the program children and parents of remote areas will have access to playschools. Name the initiative.
[a] Vidya Pravesh
[b] Vidya Vishesh
[c] Vidya Parivesh
[d] Vidya Sambhav
[e] Vidya Saksham
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A

this is enough for this schemes. No need to go deep.

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It is a competency-based assessment framework for Grades 3, 5 and 8 in CBSE schools. Identify the framework.
[a] SAKSHAM
[b] SAFAL
[c] SAMBHAV
[d] KAMYAAB
[e] SAMRIDH
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B

SAFAL - Structured Assessment for Analyzing Learning Levels

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Q 
What is the launch year of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana?
[a] 1998
[b] 2000
[c] 2015
[d] 2018
[e] 2016
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E

M of agriculture and farmer’s welfare
Nodal agency - Education wing of ICAR

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To provide holistic education from primary to class XII, a scheme was launched in 2018 by ministry of education. The scheme had subsumed three schemes viz; Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and Teacher Education. Identify the scheme.
[a] Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan
[b] NISHTHA
[c] SAFAL
[d] Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
[e] None of the above
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D

extended till 2025-26

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Which ministry is implementing the PM DAKSH scheme?
[a] Ministry of education
[b] Ministry of finance
[c] Ministry of MSME
[d] Ministry of social Justice and empowerment
[e] Ministry of Health and family welfare

A

D

2021 launched
obj - improvement of SC, OBC, EBC, ST, DNT, NT, SNT, safai karmacharis

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What is the age group of targeted beneficiaries under PM DAKSH yojana?
[a] 18-45 years
[b] 15-45 years
[c] 18-35 years
[d] 18-25 years
[e] 21-45 years
A

A

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How much wage compensation per trainee is provided under PM DAKSH Yojana?
[a] Rs.2000
[b] Rs.4000
[c] Rs.3000
[d] Rs.5000
[e] Rs.1000
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C

Upskilling/Reskilling
▪ The training for rural artisans, domestic workers, sanitation workers etc. on the vocation of practice, such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, waste segregation, domestic workers, etc. along with financial and digital literacy.
▪ Duration: 32 to 80 hours and spaced over up to one month.
▪ Training cost will be limited to the extent of Common Cost Norms, besides Rs.2,500/- to trainees towards compensation of wage loss.

Short Term Trainings
▪ Various job roles as per NSQF/ National Occupational Standard (NOS), issued by MSDE.
▪ Focus on wage/self-employment opportunities
▪ Duration: Normally 200 hours to 600 hours and upto6 months

Entrepreneurship development
▪ SC and OBC youth who have preferably undergone skill training under the PMKVY and are having an entrepreneurial bent of mind.
▪ Sessions on Business Opportunity Guidance, Market Survey, Working Capital and its Management, Business Plan Preparation etc.
▪ Duration: Normally 80-90 hours (10-15 days) or as stipulated by MoRD.

Long Term Trainings
▪ Long Term Training in sectors having good demand in job market for wage-placement of trained candidates.
▪ Training programmes will be as per NSQF, NCVT, AICTE, MSME etc. in areas such as production technology, plastic processing, apparel technology, health care sector, etc.
▪ Duration: 5 months and above and usually up-to 1 year (upto 1000 hours), as stipulated by the concerned board/regulatory body of the training centre.

Other Key features
▪ Training free of cost for the trainees, 100% grants by Government.
▪ Stipend of Rs.1,000/- to Rs.1,500/- per month per trainee having 80% and above attendance in short term and long term training.
▪ Wage compensation @ Rs.3000/- per trainee (Rs.2500/- as per PM-DAKSH and Rs.500/- as per Common Cost Norms) for trainees having 80% and above attendance in Reskilling/Upskilling.

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Q 
Under Ujjawala 2.0, how many LPG connections will be provided in addition to Ujjawala 1.0?
[a] 2 Crore
[b] 1 Crore
[c] 50 Lakhs
[d] 75 Lakhs
[e] 25 Lakhs
A

B

2021 launched
First refill and hotplate free

21
Q 
Which ministry is implementing the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme?
[a] Ministry of New and renewable energy
[b] Ministry of commerce and industry
[c] Ministry of Power
[d] Ministry of finance
[e] Both [a] and [c]
A

C

2021 launched
obj - support the DISCOMs

22
Q 
To create an enabling environment to ensure universal acquisition of foundational literacy and numeracy, a program has been launched by ministry of education in 2021. Under the program, a five-tier implementation mechanism will be set up at the National State- District- Block- School level in all States and UTs, under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. Identify the program.
[a] NIPUN Bharat Program
[b] Bhasha Sangam Program
[c] Vidya Pravesh
[d] PADHE Bharat Program
[e] None of the above
A

A

M of education

23
Q 
National AYUSH Mission has been extended up to 31st March 2026. When was the scheme launched?
[a] 2012
[b] 2014
[c] 2016
[d] 2015
[e] 2011
A

B

no need to go into details

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.
To promote entrepreneurship at the grass-root level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation, a scheme was launched in 2016 by ministry of finance. Under the scheme, Bank loans are provided to at least one SC or ST borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch of Scheduled Commercial Banks for setting up a Greenfield enterprise. Recently The margin money requirement for loans has been reduced from ‘up to 25%’ to ‘up to 15%’.

1) Identify the scheme
[a] Start-Up India Scheme
[b] Make in India Scheme
[c] Stand Up India Scheme
[d] She means Change Program
[e] PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
2) What is the maximum limit of bank loan which is provided under the scheme
mentioned in the passage?
[a] Rs.50 Lakhs
[b] Rs.1 Crore
[c] Rs.1.5 Crore
[d] Rs.20 Lakhs
[e] Rs.75 Lakhs
A

1) C
2) B
bank loans - 10 lakh to 1 crore

25
Q

Which of the following ministries is the implementing ministry for PM CARES for Children Scheme?
[a] Ministry of health and family welfare
[b] Ministry of women and child development
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of home affairs
[e] Both [a] and [b]

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B

2021 launched

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Q 
What is the corpus of fixed deposit that will be made in the name of child under PM CARES for Children scheme?
[a] Rs.20 Lakhs
[b] Rs.5 Lakhs
[c] Rs.10 Lakhs
[d] Rs.7.5 Lakhs
[e] Rs.8 Lakhs
A

C

27
Q 
In how many clusters, Horticulture Cluster Development Program will be implemented?
[a] 12
[b] 43
[c] 36
[d] 98
[e] 53
A

E

for pilot project - 12 clusters
2021 launched
M of agri and farmers welfare

28
Q

Which of the following is the implementing agency for Horticulture Cluster Development Program?
[a] National Horticulture Board
[b] ICAR
[c] Indian Institute of Horticulture research
[d] Agri Horticultire society of India
[e] Kerala State Horticulture Mission

A

A

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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow
To help such persons who are interested in entrepreneurship in the field of providing services for elderly care, a scheme was launched in 2021 by ministry of social justice and empowerment. The scheme also aims to identify, evaluate, verify, aggregate, and deliver products, solutions and services directly to the stakeholders.

1) How much amount was allocated for the scheme for FY 2021-22?
[a] Rs.10 Crores
[b] Rs.35 Crores
[c] Rs.25 Crores
[d] Rs.50 Crores
[e] Rs.100 Crores
2) Up to how much amount as one-time equity will be granted to each selected startup under the scheme mentioned in the passage?
[a] Rs.1 Crore
[b] Rs.3Crores
[c] Rs.2 Crores
[d] Rs.5 Crores
[e] Rs.50 Lakhs
A

1) C
2) A

SAGE - Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine

30
Q 
How much amount was allocated for North-East and Hilly states under scheme of  financial assistance to states for capital expenditure for FY 2021-22?
[a] Rs.7500 Crore
[b] Rs.2600 Crore
[c] Rs.3400 Crore
[d] Rs.2300 Crore
[e] Rs.5400 Crore
A

B

interest free loans to states for capital expenditure for 50 years
M of finance

Parts of the scheme
part 1
North eastern and hill states
2600 crores

Part 2
all other stater
7400 crores

part 3
Incentives to states
5000 crores

31
Q 
How much amount has been allocated for providing incentives to States for monetization/recycling of infrastructure assets and disinvestment of the State Public Sector Enterprises scheme of financial assistance to states for capital expenditure for FY 2021-22?
[a] Rs.7500 Crore
[b] Rs.2600 Crore
[c] Rs.3400 Crore
[d] Rs.2300 Crore
[e] Rs.5000 Crore
A

E

32
Q

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Start-Up India Seed Fund Scheme?
[a] It was launched in 2021
[b] It is being implemented by Ministry of commerce and industry
[c] Rs.845 Crore will be provided as seed fund
[d] Number of Estimated beneficiaries are 3,600 start-ups through 300 incubators
[e] All are correct

A

C

945

33
Q

Which of the following ministries implements the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana which has been continued for a period from 2021-22 to 2025-26?
[a] Ministry of defence
[b] Ministry of home affairs
[c] Ministry of social justice and empowerment
[d] Ministry of health and family welfare
[e] Ministry of women and child development

A

B

34
Q 
To provide women an opportunity to be self- reliant and independent by undertaking self-employment opportunities, an initiative has been launched in 2022 by ministry of MSME under which 20% Seats in free Skill Development Programs organized under skill development schemes of the Ministry will be provided to women. Identify the initiative.
[a] SAMARTH
[b] SAMBHAV
[c] SAKSHAM
[d] SAMVEDNA
[e] SABHAVNA
A

A

35
Q 
To strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities in order to make India a global leader in the Pharma Sector, detailed guidelines for Scheme of Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry has been launched in 2022 for a period from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. What is the total outlay of the scheme?
[a] Rs.100 Crore
[b] Rs.200 Crore
[c] Rs.500 Crore
[d] Rs.300 Crore
[e] Rs.1000 Crore
A

C

M of chemical and fertilizers

36
Q 
Identify the scheme, which has been launched by ministry of education in 2021, to create skilled and certified workforce and to encourage the institutions for making the best use of available infrastructure of higher education system during off hours for skill training. All existing AICTE approved institutions are eligible to participate in the scheme. The institutions who are running relevant technical courses will be given approval on
priority.
[a] SAMARTH
[b] KARMA
[c] YOGYA
[d] KAUSHAL
[e] YOGYTA
A

B

beneficiaries - dropouts after 10th class
Self financing
37
Q 
Under Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship Scheme, the family income of beneficiary should not be more than ……………..
[a] Rs.1 Lakh
[b] Rs.1.5 Lakhs
[c] Rs.1.8 Lakhs
[d] Rs.2 Lakhs
[e] Rs.2.5 Lakhs
A

D

only for girls
previous year marks at least 50%

38
Q

Consider the following statements with respect to MSME Innovative Scheme and identify the correct statement/s
(1) It is an amalgamation of Incubation, Design and IPR schemes of ministry of MSME
(2) Under incubation component, financial assistance of up to Rs.15 lakh per idea will be provided
(3) Financial assistance of up to Rs. 40 Lakh for design project will be provided under Design component
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] None is correct
[e] All are correct

A

E

launched 2022
M of MSME
IPR components not imp

39
Q 
What is the quantum of funding per year for an organization under Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas?
[a] Rs.20 Lakhs
[b] Rs.30 Lakhs
[c] Rs.10 Lakhs
[d] Rs.40 Lakhs
[e] Rs.5 Lakhs
A

C

M of culture
No need to go into details

40
Q

Consider the following statements with respect to Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers and identify the correct statement/s
(1) The scheme is being implemented by Ministry of social justice and empowerment
(2) It was launched in 1990
(3) It is a centrally sponsored scheme with 50:50 financial contribution from centre and state
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] None is correct
[e] All are correct

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A

D

M of labor and employment
1978
initially centrally sponsored and in 2016, revised as central sector schemes
Cash rehabilitation assistance

41
Q 
What is the launch year of National Child Labour Project Scheme for Rehabilitation of Child Labourers which is being implemented by Ministry of Labour & Employment?
[a] 1989
[b] 1988
[c] 1984
[d] 1991
[e] 1994

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B

obj - To rescue minor children (9-14 years) from work and to enroll them in the NCLP special training centres
NCLP: National Child Labour Project SCHEME

42
Q

Consider the following statements with respect to Nai Roshni scheme and identify the incorrect statement/s
(1) It was launched in 2014
(2) Minority women between age 18 years and 65 years are eligible
(3) It is being implemented by ministry of women and child development
[a] Only 1 and 2
[b] Only 2 and 3
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] None is incorrect
[e] All are incorrect

A

C

2012-23
M of minority affairs
6 days non residential/ 5 days residential training program

43
Q

Which of the following is the implementing agency for PACER scheme?
[a] National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
[b] Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
[c] National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa
[d] Center for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi
[e] National Institute for Oceanography, Goa

A

C

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