DPIIT Current Affairs, GK & News
Pilot phase of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Recently, the pilot phase of the open network for digital commerce (ONDC) was launched. Where is the pilot being conducted? The pilot is being conducted across five cities Delhi, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Bhopal, and Shillong. It will be later launched in 100 cities over six months. What is Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)? ONDC is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: DPIIT • E-commerce • ONDC • UPI
Swachhata Start-Up Challenge
Swachhata Start-Up challenge was launched to increase innovation in waste management. It was launched by the Agence Francaise de Developpment, AFD and the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, DPIIT. The AFD is a French public financial institution. It implements the policies of the French Government. The top ten winner of the challenge ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT). • DPIIT • housing and urban affairs • Plastic Waste Management • solid waste management • Startups • Swachh Bharat Mission • Unicorn
National Startup Day
Every year the National Startup Day is celebrated on January 16. PM Modi has announced that Startups are the backbone of India. This is why it is essential to celebrate the day. Also India is celebrating Startup India Innovation Week between January 10, 2022 and January 16, 2022. The week celebrations are organized by Department ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: DPIIT • Global Innovation Index • Make in India • National Startup Day • Stand Up India Scheme • Starup India
Foreign direct investment in LIC
The Government of India recently decided to allow 20% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in LIC (Life Insurance Corporation). This is to be done by amending the Foreign Exchange Management Rules (FEMA). What is the plan? The DFS, DIPAM are to create a plan to amend the FDI in insurance sector after consulting DPIIT. DFS is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: body corporate • Companies Act 2013 • Corporate • Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT). • Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) • DIPAM • DPIIT • FDI • Foreign direct investment • Foreign Exchange Management • Foreign Exchange Management Act • Insurance • LIC • LIC Act 1956 • Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)
DPIIT Helplines for E-Commerce Firms
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently launched helpline numbers for E – Commerce. The helpline will aid in smooth functioning of e – commerce supply chains. Who can use the helpline? Wholesaler, manufacturers, transporters, E – commerce companies facing transport difficulties, mobilization of resources and distribution of goods. Significance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: DPIIT • E-commerce • Helpline