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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry recently launched the “Start Up India Seed Fund” scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial support to the startups for their prototype development, proof of concept, product trials, market entry. Startup India Fund ..