Q19 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 October 2026 · PIB · Price Stabilization Fund and Kanda Express

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Consider the following statements regarding the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF):1.It is managed by the Department of Consumer Affairs for essential commodity buffer operations.2.It was created exclusively to finance foreign defense equipment imports.

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

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) is managed by the Department of Consumer Affairs to handle price volatility through buffer stocking. Statement 2 is completely false and unrelated to defence imports.

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