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AI Palletising

Source: BSSubject: Science and Technology Context: According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global AI palletising and depalletising market is projected to grow from $1.8 billion in 2026 to $9 billion by 2036 (CAGR: 17.5%). AI Palletising About AI Palletising: What It Is? AI palletising and depalletising is an advanced industrial automation technology that combines …

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The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI)

Source: THSubject: Miscellaneous Context: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) officially launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) in Bengaluru. The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) About The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI): What It Is? The E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) is a dedicated, first-of-its-kind national industry council established to represent, unify, …

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Limitations of E-Commerce in India

Syllabus: Economy Source: BS Context:  Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed concern over the rapid expansion of e-commerce in India, highlighting potential social disruptions and questioning predatory pricing by giants like Amazon.   What is E-Commerce? E-commerce (electronic commerce) refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the Internet, along with the …

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Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

GS3/GS2  Syllabus: E-Commerce/ Governance   Source: TH  Context: The article analyses the advantages and challenges of adopting an Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) in India.   What is ONDC?  The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a government initiative aimed at transforming the e-commerce market in India by shifting from a platform-centric model …

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Parliamentary panel calls for notification of e-commerce policy to address sector’s ‘strategy vacuum’

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy – Liberalisation after 1991   Source: Business Line   Context: A Parliamentary panel report ‘Promotion and Regulation of E-Commerce in India’ suggested that a national e-commerce policy needs to be notified by the Government at the earliest as the absence of a dedicated policy had resulted in fragmented and ineffective …

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on E-commerce

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Liberalisation after 1991   Source: Rajya Sabha Context: Recent report of the committee “Promotion and Regulation of E-commerce in India” (Note down 2-3 suggestions from the report and understand the difference between various models of e-commerce) Issues highlighted by the report: Few platforms control a large part of the e-commerce market …

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Critically examine as to what extent the draft Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce and promote fair competition.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5. Critically examine as to what extent the draft Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce and promote fair competition. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: To protect the …

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