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STARTUPS CREATED 7.46 LAKH

JOBS IN 6 YEARS

ndia is the country with the third largest as a milestone in the fortnight of completion
Istartup ecosystem in the world. The number of of 75 years of Independence during the Amrit
startups and unicorns becoming the backbone Mahotsav of Independence. The initial 10,000
of a self-reliant and new India has grown very start-ups were recognised in 808 days, whereas
rapidly in the last 6 years. The Startup India now 10,000 start-ups are recognised in just 156
Initiative was launched from August 3, 2016, days. As a result, more than 80 start-ups are
and till August 3, 2022, over 75,000 startups recognised every day, the highest rate in the
in the country were recognized. 49 percent of world. Only 471 startups were started in the year
these startups are from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. 2016, while 20,160 startups were started in 2021.
These startups have created 7.46 lakh jobs and In the first 8 months of 2022, more than 14,300
are growing at a rate of 110 percent per year. startups have been recognized. The number of
Union Commerce and Industry Minister unicorns in the country has reached 103. A new
Piyush Goyal has described this achievement unicorn is formed every 10th day.

DRONES, BULLETPROOF JACKETS,
FAST PATROL VESSELS PROCUREMENT ABOUT 9.55 LAKH

APPROVED FOR ARMED FORCES APPLICATIONS FOR INDIAN
NAVY AGNIVEER
ith an eye on strengthening vigil and security along
y adopting the motto of “Har Kaam
Wthe border including Pakistan, and China, the Defence BDesh Ke Naam” to serve the nation
Acquisition Council on July 26 approved a proposal to and become Agniveers in the Navy,
purchase arms and other defence products worth Rs 28,732 9.55 lakh youth have applied till the
crore. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath registration process got over. This
Singh, approved the procurement of drones, bulletproof includes more than 80 thousand girls
jackets, and infantry command vehicles, in addition to and 8 lakh 75 thousand boys. The Indian
fast patrol vessels for enhancing Navy started the recruitment process
maritime security. Guided Extended under the Agnipath scheme on 1 July.
Range Rocket Ammunition to be The Navy plans to induct around 3,000
procured has the capability to personnel this year under the Agnipath
strike at a speed of 75 kilometers scheme. About 7.50 lakh applications
per second at an accuracy of 40 were received for becoming Agniveer
meters. At the same time, the
Infantry Combat Vehicle – is equipped with the technology in the Indian Air Force. Similarly, the
process of recruitment rallies as
to gather and communicate real-time information to the Agniveers in the army has started in
commanders. Bulletproof jackets with Indian Standard different states. Under the Agneepath
BIS VI level protection for protection from enemy snipers scheme, 25% of the selected candidates
in combat operations and 4 lakh Close Quarter Battle will be inducted for regular service.
Carbines have also been approved for procurement.

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