Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
- A. Mobile wallets with not be necessary for online payments.
- B. Digital currency will totally replace the physical currency in about two decades.
- C. FDI inflows will drastically increase.
- D. Direct transfer of subsidies to poor people will become very effective.
Answer: A
Explanation
UPI is a payment system that allows money transfer between any two bank accounts by using a smartphone. UPI allows a customer to pay directly from a bank account to different merchants, both online and offline, without the hassle of typing credit card details, IFSC code, or net banking/wallet passwords.