1st Phase of a Data Analytics Driven Version of MCA21 Launched

Current Context: The Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur, virtually launched the first phase of a data analytics-driven version of MCA21 i.e. ‘Ministry of Corporate Affairs 21 Version 3.0 (MCA21 V3.0)’ portal.

• The MCA21 V3.0 is India’s first mission mode e-governance project.
• The MCA21 V3.0 is being implemented in two phases with the second and final phase likely to be launched in October 2021.
• The first phase consists of a website, email services for MCA Officers, eBook module and eConsultation module.
• The eConsultation module will perform public consultation of proposed amendments and new legislations to be introduced by MCA in a virtual manner on a time to time basis. It is based on an AI platform that will compile, group and categorise the inputs or comments coming from stakeholders in order to have quick decision making and to convey the solution in a timely manner.
• The MCA21 V3.0 will reduce paperwork, documentation and will grant efficiency in keeping records. It will create new functionalities like e-adjudication, compliance management system, advanced helpdesk, feedback services, user dashboards, self-reporting tools and revamped master data services.
• The MCA21 is the online portal of the corporate affairs ministry which will display all the company-related information to the stakeholders and general public. It was initially launched in 2006.

Question: 

Q.1 Who among the following launched the first phase of a data analytics-driven version of MCA21 i.e. ‘Ministry of Corporate Affairs 21 Version 3.0 (MCA21 V3.0)’ portal?
a. Nirmala Sitharaman
b. PM Narendra Modi
c. Anurag Thakur 

d. Ravi Shankar Prasad