Question of the Day – LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE, ADVANCEMENT, AND PERFORMANCE SHIELD (LEAPS) 2025
QOTD April6,2026
With reference to the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote efficiency in the logistics sector.
- It focuses only on public sector logistics enterprises.
- It aims to improve India’s performance in global logistics indices.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
LEAPS is launched under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote logistics efficiency.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It covers both public and private sector logistics players, not limited to public sector only.
Statement 3 is correct
The initiative aims to improve India’s logistics performance and global rankings such as the Logistics Performance Index.
Why in news–
The Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 has been launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade to recognize and incentivize excellence in the logistics sector. It aims to improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and enhance India’s global competitiveness by encouraging innovation, sustainability, and performance benchmarking among logistics service providers.
News-https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2178621
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Practice Questions (PQ)
PQ1.Consider the following statements regarding logistics sector reforms in India:
- The National Logistics Policy aims to reduce logistics cost as a percentage of GDP.
- Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is related to digital integration of logistics services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer : (c) both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
National Logistics Policy aims to reduce logistics cost and improve efficiency.
Statement 2 is correct
ULIP integrates multiple digital systems to streamline logistics operations.
PQ2. With reference to the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), consider the following statements:
- It is released by the World Bank.
- It measures countries based on customs efficiency and infrastructure.
- India has consistently ranked in the top 10 globally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
LPI is released by the World Bank.
Statement 2 is correct
It evaluates logistics performance including customs, infrastructure, and timeliness.
Statement 3 is incorrect
India is improving but not yet in top 10 globally.
PQ3. Consider the following statements:
- PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to integrate infrastructure planning across sectors.
- It is implemented by NITI Aayog.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
PM Gati Shakti integrates infrastructure planning using GIS-based platform.
Statement 2 is incorrect
It is driven by the Government of India, with DPIIT as nodal body, not NITI Aayog.
Previous Year Question (UPSC Prelims)
With reference to the ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, consider the following statements:
- It is an investment vehicle for funding commercially viable greenfield and brownfield projects.
- It is sponsored by the Government of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct
NIIF invests in infrastructure projects including greenfield and brownfield.
Statement 2 is correct
It is sponsored by the Government of India to boost infrastructure financing.
