Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched in 272 districts

Published: September 21, 2020

On September 20, 2020, the minister of state for Social justice and Empowerment Shri Ratan Lal Kataria said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha that the Ministry has launched Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in more than 272 districts so far. The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction has been formulated ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: drug trafficking • Drugs • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • nasha mukt bharat abhiyan • national action plan for drug demand reduction

Facts Box: World Drug Report 2020

Published: June 29, 2020

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recently released the World Drug Report, 2020. The report highlighted the possible consequences the COVID-19 on illegal drug production and supply. Key Findings of the report The report says that around 26.9 crore people used drugs in 2018. This was 30% more than those used in 2009. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: Afghanistan • Central Asia • drug trafficking • Drugs • golden crescent • Golden Triangle • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime • World Drug Report

National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction launched

Published: June 27, 2020

On June 26, 2020, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, “Nasha Mukt Bharat”. The plan was launched on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Highlights Every year, the United Nations observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Drug • drug trafficking • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment • national action plan for drug demand reduction • trafficking

June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Published: June 26, 2020

Every year, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed by the United Nations. It is being observed since 1989. Highlights The date June 26 has been chosen to observe the day to commemorate Lin Zexu’s dismantling of Opium trade in Guangdong. The resolution for the observance was instituted in 1987. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: Drug • drug trafficking • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • trafficking • United Nations • United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

26th June: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Published: June 26, 2020

In order to make societies across the world free of drug abuse, on 7th December 1987, by adopting resolution 42/112, the United Nations General Assembly declared 26th June to be observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The Theme for 2020 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: Better Knowledge ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: Drug Abuse • drug trafficking • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking • United Nations General Assembly

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