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India-Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo: India has nearly 250,000 startups
26 August 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told the India-Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo that India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with nearly 250,000 startups established over the last decade. About 40 leading Japanese companies took part.
Discussions focused on technology partnerships, investment and cooperation in startups, deep technology, innovation and MSMEs.
Key facts- Event: India-Japan Startup Roundtable, Tokyo
- India's rank in startup ecosystems: third-largest
- Startups in a decade: nearly 250,000
- Japanese companies present: around 40
Exam takeaway: Dates in the visit: 24 to 27 August 2026.
Quick revision: India-Japan Startup Roundtable (PIB, 26 August 2026).
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India and Japan agree to accelerate review of CEPA
25 August 2026 (carried forward) | Press Information Bureau
PIB's headline said Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and both ministers agreed to accelerate the review of the India-Japan CEPA. In Tokyo he also chaired a roundtable on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence on 25 August 2026.
He said domestic semiconductor demand is projected to reach USD 150 billion by 2032, and referred to the economic security partnership envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Key facts- Agreement: accelerate review of CEPA
- Roundtable on 25 Aug: Semiconductors and AI
- Projected domestic semiconductor demand: USD 150 billion by 2032
- Japan's Prime Minister (per PIB): Sanae Takaichi
Exam takeaway: CEPA means Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Quick revision: India-Japan CEPA review (PIB, 25 August 2026).
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7th India-Morocco Joint Commission: both sides agree to double bilateral trade in five years
26 August 2026 (visit 24 to 25 August) | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Minister of State Jitin Prasada concluded an official visit to Morocco on 24 to 25 August 2026, co-chairing the 7th Session of the India-Morocco Joint Commission with Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade.
India and Morocco agreed to double bilateral trade in five years, a Joint Working Group will explore a Preferential Trade Agreement, the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations falls in 2027, and the 8th Joint Commission will be held in New Delhi.
Key facts- Meeting: 7th India-Morocco Joint Commission
- Trade goal: double bilateral trade in five years
- Next step: Joint Working Group on a Preferential Trade Agreement
- Anniversary: 70 years of ties in 2027
Exam takeaway: The 8th Joint Commission is to be held in New Delhi.
Quick revision: India-Morocco Joint Commission (PIB, 26 August 2026).
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