UPSC Prelims 2023 Question on – Infrastructure Initiative UNOPS S3i
Q. Consider the following infrastructure sectors:
1. Affordable housing
2. Mass rapid transport
3. Health care
4. Renewable energy
On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?
✅ Correct Answer: [C] Only three
Explanation:
Affordable Housing: ✔ Correct. UNOPS S3i supports large-scale affordable housing projects, particularly for middle- and lower-middle-income groups.
Mass Rapid Transport: ✘ Incorrect. This sector is not a primary investment focus under the S3i initiative.
Health Care: ✔ Correct. S3i invests in healthcare infrastructure such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, diagnostic centres, and healthcare technologies.
Renewable Energy: ✔ Correct. The initiative supports investments in solar, wind, hydro, biomass, hydrogen, and related energy infrastructure.
Therefore, the S3i initiative focuses on Affordable Housing, Health Care, and Renewable Energy, making the correct answer Only Three.
