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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state’s Cabinet recently implemented a new liquor policy that ordered the closure of all bars?
A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has decided to close all the bars operating in the state, with the liquor shops only being allowed to sell liquor to the customers at the shop. This move comes as the state aims at discouraging liquor consumption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the new policy, open bidding was conducted for 849 liquor vends which were awarded to private companies. The city was divided into 32 zones, each allotted a maximum of 27 vends. There were no individual licences and the bidding was done zone-by-zone.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi: Private liquor shops will be closed in the national capital from Thursday as they will be replaced by over 300 Delhi government vends due to the switch over from the Excise Policy 2021-22 to the old regime.

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