State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 27 Nov 2025

Kreta Samvad in Bhopal

Why in News? 

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) will organise a ‘Kreta Samvad’ interaction programme on 28th November, 2025 in Bhopal, to enhance digital procurement capabilities of Madhya Pradesh’s government departments. 

Key Points 

• About Kreta Samvad: 
  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is organising the Kreta Samvad to help buyer organisations across Madhya Pradesh understand GeM’s digital tools, new reforms, and procurement best practices. 
  • The conclave will also showcase opportunities for sellers and service providers, offering them easier access to government buyers at both state and national levels. 
  • Recent reforms like simplified onboarding have boosted participation from Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs), women entrepreneurs, startups, artisans, and SC/ST enterprises. 
  • These measures promote transparent procurement, predictable business growth, and support the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
    
• About Government e-Marketplace (GeM): 
  • Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a 100% digital public procurement platform launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote transparent, efficient, and paperless procurement of goods and services by Government bodies. 
  • GeM is registered as a Section 8 Company (Non-Profit) under the Companies Act, 2013, functioning as an Special Purpose Vehicle which enables procurement by Central Ministries, State Governments, PSUs, autonomous bodies, and local agencies. 
  • It features digital bidding, reverse auctions, end-to-end transparency, real-time price comparison, cashless payments, and full audit trails. 
  • It strongly focus on MSME inclusion, with policies supporting Womaniya initiative, SC/ST entrepreneurs, startups, and Make in India products. 
  • Integrated with platforms like Aadhaar, GSTN, PAN, and Banks to ensure seamless verification and payments. 

India to Host Commonwealth Games 2030

Why in News? 

Prime Minister congratulated the nation as India has officially won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, a historic sporting milestone marking 100 years of the Games. 

Key Points 

• About the Commonwealth Bid: 
  • India will host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. 
  • This achievement represents a major diplomatic and sporting milestone, significantly enhancing India’s visibility and credibility in global sports governance. 
  • Hosting the 2030 Games aligns with India’s long-term sporting vision, particularly its efforts to upgrade sports infrastructure, strengthen global event hosting capacity, and enhance athlete support through programmes such as Khelo India and the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme. 
  • India last hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010, when the event was held in New Delhi. 
• About Commonwealth Games: 
  • The Commonwealth Games (CWG) is an international multi-sport event held every four years, bringing together athletes from all 56 Commonwealth nations.  
  • It was first conducted in 1930 at Hamilton, Canada as the British Empire Games. India first participated in the 1934 London Games. 
  • The event is governed by the Commonwealth Sport (earlier known as Commonwealth Games Federation), headquartered in London (England), which ensures that the Games uphold the core values of humanity, equality, and destiny. 
  • The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland.