CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The amendment states that no state government employee as well as judicial officer shall be under the influence of intoxicated drink or drugs. Violators will face departmental proceeding.

Detailed explanation-2: -The policy includes renewal of retail excise vends for the financial year 2022-23 at the renewal fees of 4% of the value of unit/vend. The objective is to gain adequate enhancement in government revenue and curb the smuggling of country liquor from the neighbouring states by a reduction in its price.

Detailed explanation-3: -After some of the retired and serving military personnel were arrested for violating Bihar’s liquor prohibition law, the army has now warned them to not carry alcohol while travelling in the state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bihar imposed complete prohibition in the state in April 2016, drawing its inspiration from Article 47 of the Indian Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour to prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are injurious to health.