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Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers for July, 2023 increased by 3.3 points and stood at 139.7. The CPI is computed by averaging the prices of goods and services in a basket based on their share of household spending. It is prepared by the National Statistics Office(NSO)which works under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. WPI gives high weightage to manufacturing commodities (around 63%), whereas the CPI gives high weightage to food items and other primary products (57%). Services like housing, education, recreation are covered in CPI basket along with the goods. In WPI, more weightage is given to manufactured goods, while in CPI, more weightage is given to food items. WPI includes goods that businesses and consumers purchase but does not include services. CPI does not include those purchased by businesses.
Heat treatment process that destroys pathogenic microorganisms in certain foods and beverages is called __________.
Which type of insurance is not covered under the rule/contract of indemnity?
Who among the following serves as the Guardian of Fundamental Rights?
What is the Maximum loan amount under Standup India?
According to Hurun Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2022, which Indian women was ranked at the 10th position?
Name the scheme launched by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to provide free electricity to over four crore households.
What is the current interest rate received on the NSC(National Savings Certificate) scheme?
The Prarthana Samaj was established at ________in the year 1867.
Which state showed the lowest levels of poverty, according to the Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021?
The all-India poverty ratio was found to be ______ as per the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021.