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    Question

    Choose the correct statement(s) about the MoU signed

    among USOF, Prasar Bharati, and ONDC: 1. The objective is to promote digital literacy in urban areas. 2. Broadband services will be bundled with Prasar Bharati's OTT services for rural India. 3. The USOF's BharatNet infrastructure is a key component of this initiative.
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a tripartite MoU with Prasar Bharati (under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry) to proliferate affordable and accessible digital services across the country. • The objective of the MoU is to bundle broadband services with OTT and e-commerce platform for the rural India riding on BharatNet infrastructure under the USOF. • The USOF has been instrumental in enabling highspeed broadband and mobile connections across Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages in the country.  • This MoU will enable the bundled Prasar Bharati OTT as a service, including linear channels, Live TV and on-demand content, among the end consumers while USOF will ensure efficient and high-speed broadband services in rural and remote areas. 

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