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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state topped the list of newly recognized startups and unicorns?
A
Mizoram
B
Rajasthan
C
Haryana
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With 15, 571 government-recognized startups, Maharashtra takes the top spot, whereas Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat follow with 9, 904; 9, 588; 7, 719; and 5, 877, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 6 Indian startups that feature on the global top 100 unicorns’ list includes BYJU’s, Swiggy, OYO Rooms, Dream11, Razorpay, and Ola Cabs. Valued at $22 billion at the end of December 2022, edtech platform BYJU’s is India’s most valued startup and world’s 12th, according to the list.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bengaluru remains the largest unicorn hub in India, with 43 unicorns headquartered in the city. It also emerged as the world’s 7th largest unicorn hub in 2022. Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai were the second and third largest unicorn hubs with 34 and 20 start-ups respectively.

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