In December 2017, which union minister launched a new startup incubation centre called ‘Centre for Entrepreneurship Oppurtunities and Learning’ in Mangaluru?

The correct answer is: B. Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley was the Finance Minister of India from 2014 to 2019. He was also the Minister of Defence from 2014 to 2017. In December 2017, he launched a new startup incubation centre called ‘Centre for Entrepreneurship Oppurtunities and Learning’ in Mangaluru.

The other options are incorrect.

• Manohar Parrikar was the Chief Minister of Goa from 2000 to 2005 and from 2012 to 2017. He was also the Defence Minister of India from 2014 to 2017.
• Sushma Swaraj was the Minister of External Affairs of India from 2014 to 2019. She was also the Minister of Health and Family Welfare from 2014 to 2016.
• Nirmala Sitharaman is the Minister of Defence of India since 2019. She was also the Minister of Finance from 2019 to 2021.