Q12 · UPSC current affairs · 15 October 2026 · PIB · RDI Scheme Expansion Advanced Chemicals Petrochemicals

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Which government body manages the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme which recently expanded its technology areas to include Advanced Chemicals and Petrochemicals?

A Department of Science and Technology
B Ministry of Earth Sciences
C NITI Aayog
D Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Correct answer: (a) Department of Science and Technology

Explanation

Option A is correct because the Department of Science and Technology manages the RDI Scheme. The other ministries and bodies listed do not manage this specific Rs 1 lakh crore corpus scheme.

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