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GeM at 8

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: GeM at 8 (GS2 · Governance, 19 May 2025)

What happened

  • GeM marked its 8th Incorporation Day [PIB].

Background

  • Its user base has risen threefold recently [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Transparent procurement.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance

  1. As per PIB (2025-05-19): geM marked its 8th Incorporation Day.
  2. Transparent procurement.
Quotable data point

GeM marked its 8th Incorporation Day.

PIB: GeM Day, 19 May 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: GeM.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

GeM is a

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Go deeper

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Official source: PIB: GeM Day, 19 May 2025

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