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Question 19

Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the

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A) Department of Science and Technology
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B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
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C) NITI Aayog
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D) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

BSolution

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. It is set up under the NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), which serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. AIM's objectives include creating Atal Tinkering Labs in schools, Atal Incubation Centres, and promoting innovation challenges.

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CStrategy

For questions on government schemes and initiatives, identify the implementing ministry or nodal agency. Keep track of recent government programs, their objectives, and the bodies responsible for their execution. These are common factual questions in the UPSC Prelims.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under Indian Economy and Current Events, specifically government policies and initiatives related to innovation and entrepreneurship.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. This is a direct factual question about a well-known government initiative and its parent organization.