Drug safety: GK, General Studies and Current Affairs

Kerala CM launches ‘Yodhavu’ app to curb drug menace

February 17, 2020

The Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan recently launched the mobile application called ‘Yodhavu’ (Warrior), for curbing drug menace in the state. The Police Department of Kochi, Kerala has introduced the application, through which the public can inform police about drug abuse and distribution of drugs. The identity of the informer would be kept secret, ..

Delhi high court bans online sale of medicines across India

December 14, 2018

In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has ordered a ban on the sale of medicines online by e-pharmacists across India and has directed the Delhi government and the Centre to put the order into effect immediately. The order was passed by a division bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V Kameswar ..