Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Question
Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative?
Options
To allow government control over all digital commerce transactions
To replace private e-commerce players
To break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networks
To mandate UPI-based payments for all online transactions
Explanation
The correct answer is (c). The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an open-protocol initiative introduced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Its core objective is to shift the e-commerce market from a platform-centric model dominated by a few large tech giants to an open, decentralized network. By standardizing open protocols, it enables interoperability across different applications, allowing small local merchants and consumers to connect seamlessly across networks.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q54
Subject
Economy
Sub-topic
Financial Markets & Instruments
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
DPIIT ONDC Strategy Papers / Economic Survey
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