e-SANTA, recently seen in news, is an initiative of
A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Ministry of Commerce & Industry
C. Ministry of Science and Technology
D. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal virtually inaugurated e-SANTA, an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and the buyers. The term e-SANTA was coined for the web portal, meaning Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmers’ Trade in Aquaculture. National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) is an extension arm of Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Govt. of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.