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    Home Ministry has declared Delhi headquarters of

    Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) as a ‘prohibited place’ under Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, ______.
    A 1921 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1923 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1930 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1935 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1945 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Home Ministry has declared Delhi headquarters of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd. (SPMCIL) as a ‘prohibited place’ under Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. This prevents the entry of unauthorized persons into it. It is the only currency and banknotes manufacturer of India that printed new series of notes of denomination Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 in 2016. SPMCIL, a Government of India owned Miniratna company, is engaged in the manufacture/production of Currency and Bank Notes, Security Paper, Non-Judicial Stamp Papers, Postal Stamps, Passport, Visa, Cheques, Bond, Warrant, Special Certificates with security features, Security Inks, Circulation & Commemorative Coins, Medallions, Refining of Gold & Silver, and Assay of Precious Metals among others.

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