Context:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case.
Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22:
- Also known as – New liquor policy
- Objective – To improve customer experience and stop black marketing.
Highlights of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22:
- Zone-by-Zone Bidding – City was divided into 32 zones and instead of individual licences, bidding was done zone-by-zone.
- Age Restrictions – The policy proposed lowering the drinking age from 25 to 21.
- Discount Offerings – For the first time, shops were allowed to offer discounts to retail customers
- Dry Days – Reduced the number of dry days to 3 from 21.
- Delivery of liquor – The policy also had a provision for home delivery of liquor and also suggested the opening of shops till 3 am.
Source: Business Standard
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2015 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct. The maximum strength of the Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly.
Statement 2 is not correct. The Chairman is elected by the Council itself from amongst its members
