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It depends on who is giving the rating: Centre on India's rank in press freedom index
KRISHNADAS RAJAGOPAL, NEW DELHI
Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, made light of India's fall to 161st position in press freedom ranking, saying "that depends on who is giving the rating. I can have my own forum and give India the first rating".
The remake was in response to the Supreme Court's observation that India has fallen to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index published by the non-profit organization, reporters Without Borders. In 2022, India was ranked at 150.
India is ranked behind countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Somalia. "India is 161 in ranking in journalistic freedom," Justice K.M. Joseph, addressed the Union and Gujarat government, represented by Mr. Mehta during a hearing in the Billkis Bano case.
HEARING ON JULY 10
Change between Justice Joseph and Mr. Meht came while the Supreme Court ordered the publication of a notice giving the details of the case and the next date of court hearing, July 10, in two vernacular papers in Gujarat to alert those unserved among the 11 convicts who were released prematurely from their life imprisonment. They had been found guilty of the gang rape of Ms. Bano and the murder of her family members. Ms. Banop and other writ petitioners have separately challenged their remission.
The hearing, at one point, saw the Supreme Court wonder whether some of the released convicts were making a "mockery" of or even "playing" with the court by either going incognito to hamper the serving of notice of the case on them or seeking time to file counter affidavits. Previous hearings have been a no go with lawyers for the men seeking adjournment on procedural grounds.
The court decided to publish the notice in the newspapers so that the convicts would not take the plea of ignorance and the case could go ahead and be heard on merits.
KRISHNADAS RAJAGOPAL, NEW DELHI
Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, made light of India's fall to 161st position in press freedom ranking, saying "that depends on who is giving the rating. I can have my own forum and give India the first rating".
The remake was in response to the Supreme Court's observation that India has fallen to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index published by the non-profit organization, reporters Without Borders. In 2022, India was ranked at 150.
India is ranked behind countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and Somalia. "India is 161 in ranking in journalistic freedom," Justice K.M. Joseph, addressed the Union and Gujarat government, represented by Mr. Mehta during a hearing in the Billkis Bano case.
HEARING ON JULY 10
Change between Justice Joseph and Mr. Meht came while the Supreme Court ordered the publication of a notice giving the details of the case and the next date of court hearing, July 10, in two vernacular papers in Gujarat to alert those unserved among the 11 convicts who were released prematurely from their life imprisonment. They had been found guilty of the gang rape of Ms. Bano and the murder of her family members. Ms. Banop and other writ petitioners have separately challenged their remission.
The hearing, at one point, saw the Supreme Court wonder whether some of the released convicts were making a "mockery" of or even "playing" with the court by either going incognito to hamper the serving of notice of the case on them or seeking time to file counter affidavits. Previous hearings have been a no go with lawyers for the men seeking adjournment on procedural grounds.
The court decided to publish the notice in the newspapers so that the convicts would not take the plea of ignorance and the case could go ahead and be heard on merits.
Question: 1
Synonym of the term 'incognito' is:
Synonym of the term 'incognito' is:
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- Inclusive
- Inaudible
- Undutiful
- Concealed
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The correct option is (D):Concealed.
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Question: 2
Made light of means:
Made light of means:
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- Removed darkness
- Put something on fire
- To act as if something is serious especially when it is not serious
- Play down
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D):Play down
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Question: 3
The antonym of 'remission' is:
(A) Exoneration
(B) Censure
(C) Reprieve
(D) Increase
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The antonym of 'remission' is:
(A) Exoneration
(B) Censure
(C) Reprieve
(D) Increase
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Exoneration
(B) Censure
(C) Reprieve
(D) Increase
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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- (A) and (B)
- (B) and (C)
- (B) and (D)
- (D) only
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C):(B) and (D)
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Question: 4
'Going incognito' means:
(A) Using false name
(B) Wearing a disguise
(C) To be recognised
(D) Not to be identified.
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'Going incognito' means:
(A) Using false name
(B) Wearing a disguise
(C) To be recognised
(D) Not to be identified.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Using false name
(B) Wearing a disguise
(C) To be recognised
(D) Not to be identified.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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- (A) and (D)
- (A), (B) and (C)
- (A), (B), and (D)
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C):(A), (B), and (D)
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Question: 5
Why Justice K.M. Josheph addressed Gujurat Government during the hearing?
Why Justice K.M. Josheph addressed Gujurat Government during the hearing?
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- Gujurat is the reason behind our sharp fall in press freedom ranking
- India is ranked 161, behind nations such as Pakistan, Afganistan etc.
- Bilkis Bano case was iniatiated and registered in Gujurat.
- The murder convicts were not arrested by the then Gujurat government.
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C):Bilkis Bano case was iniatiated and registered in Gujurat.
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