Source: PIB Context: The SWAYATT initiative on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of empowering startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth in public procurement. The initiative has significantly boosted participation, with women entrepreneurs now comprising 8% of registered sellers on GeM. About SWAYATT initiative: What is SWAYATT? Full Form: Startups, Women & Youth Advantage Through …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Anecdote: In 2012, Falguni Nayar left her successful investment banking career at 50 to start Nykaa with $2 million and a vision to make quality beauty products accessible to Indian women. From her father’s small office, she meticulously studied consumer behavior, onboarded trusted brands, and built a seamless online platform despite skepticism. Her efforts paid …
Anecdote: In 2012, Falguni Nayar left her successful investment banking career at 50 to start Nykaa with $2 million and a vision to make quality beauty products accessible to Indian women. From her father’s small office, she meticulously studied consumer behavior, onboarded trusted brands, and built a seamless online platform despite skepticism. Her efforts paid …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of their implementation. Context: Delhi Cabinet has passed an ambitious Delhi Startup Policy. Highlights and components of the policy: Entrepreneurship classes and a “Business Blasters Program” would be introduced at the college level, and the Delhi Government would support college students working …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Schemes for the welfare of vulnerable sections. Context: On 5th April 2016, The Stand-up India scheme was launched by the Indian government. On 5th April 2022, it completed six years. Accomplishments of this scheme: Under this scheme over 1.33 lakh new job-creators and entrepreneurs have been facilitated. Over …
