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Ease of Doing Business: Strengthening India’s Business Framework

Source: PIBSubject: Economy Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released a comprehensive backgrounder outlining the wide-ranging regulatory reforms that have transformed India’s business landscape. Driven by digital governance, trust-based administration, and the reduction of compliance burdens, these initiatives have significantly enhanced investor confidence and improved India's global economic competitiveness. Ease of Doing Business About …

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LEADS 2025 Report

Source: PIBSubject: Economics Context: Union Minister of India released the LEADS 2025 Report and felicitated the winners of the LEAPS 2025 Awards in New Delhi. LEADS 2025 Report About LEADS 2025 Report: What it is? LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) is the flagship annual assessment and benchmarking tool for India's logistics sector. It evaluates …

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10 years of StartUp India

Source:  ANI Subject:  Government Scheme Context: On National StartUp Day (16 January 2026), the Prime Minister of India extended greetings as India marked 10 years of the StartUp India initiative. About 10 years of StartUp India: What it is? A flagship initiative of Government of India to catalyse start up culture and build a strong, …

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Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Source: NIE Subject:  Government Scheme Context: Online ticket booking for 170+ centrally protected monuments and museums has been enabled by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform. About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC): What it is? ONDC is an open, interoperable digital network that enables buying …

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Generative AI & Copyright – One Nation, One License, One Payment

Source:   HT Subject:  Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors  Context: The Government released the Working Paper on Generative AI & Copyright – One Nation, One License, One Payment, proposing India’s first structured model for regulating AI training on copyrighted works. It aims to balance creator rights and AI innovation, following rising disputes …

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What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q6. What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India is preparing to revise its …

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Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025

Source:  PIB Context: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti. About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025: What it is? LEAPS 2025 is a national benchmarking initiative designed to recognize excellence, innovation, …

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Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025

Source:  PIB Context: Union Commerce & Industry Minister launched Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 in New Delhi during the decade-long celebrations of Make in India. About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025: What it is? LEADS is a national index and survey that ranks and assesses the logistics ecosystem of Indian States …

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The new industrial policy aims to focus on One Nation-One Standard

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth   Source: BS   Direction: The article highlights objectives, proposals/suggestions in the new Industrial Policy.    Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is working on …

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