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Q54 (IAS/2026) Economy › Economy Current Affairs Official Key

Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative?

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The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its primary objective is to democratise digital commerce by shifting it from a platform-centric model to an open-network model.

By enabling interoperability, ONDC allows buyers and sellers to interact and transact regardless of the specific platform or application they are registered on. This fundamentally aims to break the dominance and monopolies of large e-commerce giants (such as Amazon and Flipkart), thereby creating a level playing field for small retailers, local businesses, and MSMEs.

ONDC does not aim to replace private e-commerce players, mandate UPI payments for all transactions, or establish government control over digital commerce; rather, it provides an open protocol to facilitate decentralized and inclusive e-commerce.

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Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India's 'Open Network for Digital Commerce' (ONDC) initiative? [A] To allow …
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 10/10
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This is a classic 'Digital Public Infrastructure' (DPI) question. UPSC loves India's digital initiatives (UPI, Aadhaar, ONDC, Bhashini). It is a highly fair, current-affairs-driven sitter that tests your understanding of the core philosophy behind major government tech rollouts.

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What is the primary objective of India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable
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www.pib.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
"The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a transformative initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India aimed at democratizing digital commerce. ... The ONDC initiative has several key objectives: Democratization of Commerce: Break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networks. Inclusivity: Empower small businesses, retailers, and local artisans to access the digital marketplace."
Why this source?
  • Directly identifies the initiative as a project by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
  • Explicitly states the primary goal is to 'democratize digital commerce' and move from a platform-centric to an open-network model.
  • Lists key objectives including breaking the dominance of large e-commerce platforms and empowering small businesses/MSMEs.
industry.nagaland.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Early official release defining the project's scope and foundational principles.
  • Explains the shift from 'platform-centric' to 'open-network' models to ensure inclusivity.
  • Compares the initiative's impact to UPI, focusing on open protocols for exchange of goods and services.
www.investindia.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 4/5
"The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched its initiative Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), to control digital monopolies and make the industry more inclusive for buyers and sellers alike."
Why this source?
  • Identifies the objective of controlling digital monopolies.
  • Highlights the focus on making the industry more inclusive for both buyers and sellers.
  • Describes the open-source nature of the protocols to allow all retailers to participate equally.
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