Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 30 September 2026 · News · Index of Services Production MoSPI

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Consider the following statements regarding the Index of Services Production (ISP):1.The ISP is compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to track foreign direct investments in the tertiary sector.2.Unlike the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) which measures industrial activity, the ISP targets service sector output.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 2 only
B Both 1 and 2
C Neither 1 nor 2
D 1 only

Correct answer: (a) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the ISP is compiled by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), not the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Statement 2 is correct because the ISP is designed to monitor monthly performance and output trends specifically in the services sector, complementing the IIP.

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