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18 Apr 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English) — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
What was the Delhi High Court's ruling regarding age relaxation for EWS individuals on 13 January 2023?
EWS individuals are entitled to the same age relaxation as SC, ST, OBC.
EWS individuals cannot demand age relaxation or increased attempts similar to SC, ST, OBC.
EWS individuals can demand increased attempts but not age relaxation.
The court found the policy of denying age relaxation to EWS as discriminatory.
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Answer: B. EWS individuals cannot demand age relaxation or increased attempts similar to SC, ST, OBC.
The Delhi High Court ruled on 13 January 2023 that EWS individuals cannot demand age relaxation or increased attempts like SC, ST, OBC, as their deprivation is economic, not caste-based.
Q2.
According to the Delhi High Court's decision on 13 January 2023, why is the deprivation faced by EWS individuals not considered equivalent to that of SC, ST, and OBC categories?
EWS individuals do not face any form of discrimination.
The deprivation faced by EWS individuals is not caste-based discrimination.
EWS individuals have better economic standing than SC, ST, OBC.
The court did not provide any specific reason for the distinction.
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Answer: B. The deprivation faced by EWS individuals is not caste-based discrimination.
The court stated that the deprivation faced by EWS individuals is economic and not equivalent to caste-based discrimination, which is the basis for SC, ST, OBC reservations.
Q3.
On 13 January 2023, the Delhi High Court held that the policy of not granting age and attempt relaxation to the EWS category is:
Highly discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Not considered "discriminatory" as EWS is a distinct category.
Applicable only in specific government jobs.
Subject to review by a higher court.
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Answer: B. Not considered "discriminatory" as EWS is a distinct category.
The policy of not granting age and attempt relaxation to the EWS category was not considered "discriminatory" by the Delhi High Court on 13 January 2023, as EWS is a separate and distinct category.
Q4.
Which Indian judicial body delivered the verdict on 13 January 2023 stating that EWS individuals cannot seek age relaxation or increased attempts similar to SC, ST, OBC?
Supreme Court of India
Delhi High Court
Bombay High Court
National Green Tribunal
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Answer: B. Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered the verdict on 13 January 2023 regarding EWS age relaxation and increased attempts.
