An Mou signed between the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and Sikkim government

Current Context: On October 24, 2024, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sikkim government in Gangtok to boost the adoption of GeM for public procurement.

• This partnership aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in public procurement processes.
• Key Details:
• Objective: The MoU aims to increase the use of the GeM platform among government departments and organizations in Sikkim, making public procurement more streamlined and cost-effective.
• Benefits: The adoption of GeM is expected to reduce procurement costs, enhance transparency, and ensure a fair and competitive bidding process.
• Current Usage: As of October 23, 2024, Sikkim-based buyers have made procurements worth approximately Rs 90 crore through GeM, demonstrating the platform's growing acceptance in the state.
• Implementation: The Sikkim government will work closely with GeM to train and educate local government officials and suppliers on the benefits and usage of the platform.

Question:

1 Which organization signed an MoU with the Sikkim government to boost public procurement?

• A) Amazon India
• B) Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
• C) Flipkart
• D) Tata Digital

Answer: B) The passage explicitly states that GeM signed an MoU with the Sikkim government.