Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 3 June 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Producer Price Index (PPI):

1. Unlike the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the PPI measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.

2. The PPI basket typically includes indirect taxes, which makes it a measure of the final cost to the consumer.

3. In India, the current Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is fully replaced by the PPI for measuring inflation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the legal framework governing foreigners in India, consider the following statements:

1. Under the Foreigners Act, 1946, the burden of proof to establish whether a person is a foreigner or not lies upon the person concerned.

2. The Central Government has the power to restrict the movement of foreigners within India and limit their residence to specific areas.

3. The definition of a “foreigner” under the Act includes any person who is not a citizen of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006:

1. The Act recognizes the right to own, access, collect, use, and dispose of ‘Minor Forest Produce’ (MFP) for forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.

2. The Act grants the right to rehabilitate in cases of illegal eviction or displacement.

3. The power to vest forest rights is exclusively vested with the Central Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the sericulture industry in India, consider the following statements:

1. In Mulberry Silk ,India is the second-largest producer in the world, and this variety is primarily produced in the southern states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Muga Silk variety is famous for its golden-yellow tint, is exclusive to the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, and has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
3. Eri Silk Also known as ‘Ahimsa Silk,’ it is unique because the silkworms are killed during the processing of the cocoons to ensure the highest quality of fiber.

Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?