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Empowered Youth, Stronger Nation: India’s Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047

Source: PIBSubject: Population and Associated Issues Context: Amid rising concerns over employment quality and youth aspirations, recent labour market assessments have highlighted a decade-long decline in India's employment rate despite sustained economic growth. India’s Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047 About Empowered Youth, Stronger Nation: India’s Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047: What it is? …

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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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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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Reversing the Brain Drain

Syllabus: India Diaspora Source: IE Context: The Government of India is planning a new scheme to attract Indian-origin researchers and scientists in STEM fields back from the United States amid tightening research policies under the Trump administration. About Reversing the Brain Drain: What is Brain Drain? “Brain drain” refers to the migration of skilled professionals, …

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Evaluate the contribution of startups to India’s transition from a job-seeking to a job-creating economy. How does this transformation affect social mobility. What risks need to be addressed for inclusivity.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. Evaluate the contribution of startups to India’s transition from a job-seeking to a job-creating economy. How does this transformation affect social mobility. What risks need to be addressed for inclusivity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s improved Global Innovation Index ranking …

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BHARATI initiative

Source:  TW Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative to support 100 agri-food startups and target $50 billion agri-food exports by 2030. About BHARATI Initiative: What it is? BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. It is a national …

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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

Source:  FE Context: The Government has notified an expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), doubling the guarantee limit from ₹10 crore to ₹20 crore and reducing guarantee fees for startups in Champion Sectors. About Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS): What is CGSS? A flagship credit guarantee initiative aimed at providing collateral-free …

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Public-funded R&D must support not just invention but also diffusion of critical technologies. Analyse the importance of technology transfer. Examine the gaps in India’s tech diffusion ecosystem. Suggest institutional measures to bridge them.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q5. Public-funded R&D must support not just invention but also diffusion of critical technologies. Analyse the importance of technology transfer. Examine the gaps in India’s tech diffusion ecosystem. Suggest institutional measures to bridge them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Only about one …

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Indian Startup Ecosystem

Syllabus: Economy Source:  IE Context: Indian Commerce Minister sharply criticized the Indian startup ecosystem for being focused on consumer-centric ventures like food delivery apps, calling for a shift toward deep-tech innovation. About Indian Startup Ecosystem: Third Largest Startup Ecosystem Globally: India has over 100+ unicorns, driven by digital payments, e-commerce, and consumer-tech. E.g. India added …

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Nine Years of Start Up India

Syllabus: Economics Source:  PIB Context: On January 16, 2025, India marks nine years of Startup India, a transformative journey that began in 2016. Designated as National Startup Day, this occasion celebrates the nation’s strides in fostering a robust and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.  What is Startup India? Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of …

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Insights into Editorial: Startup India’s flaws are beginning to tell

    Insights into Editorial: Startup India’s flaws are beginning to tell   Summary: Government’s ambitious ‘Startup India, Stand Up India’ campaign aimed at boosting entrepreneurship marked its first year anniversary on January 16. The Startup India initiative had received only 1,368 applications by mid-December 2016, of which only 502 were recognized as startups by …

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