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The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective from 2024, designates large online platforms as 'gatekeepers' and imposes obligations to ensure fair competition, interoperability, and user choice in digital _____ markets.

  1. hardware
  2. software
  3. core platform
  4. cloud

Answer: core platform

The DMA targets systemic platforms with significant market power (e.g., app stores, search engines, social networks). Rules include banning self-preferencing, allowing third-party app stores, and enabling data portability. It aims to foster innovation, protect business users, and enhance consumer welfare in digital ecosystems.

Topic European Union
Exam Relevance UPSC, Banking, SSC