Illicit trade in tobacco products Current Affairs, GK & News
International Day against Drug Abuse
International Day Against Drug Abuse is observed on June 26 every year to raise awareness among people regarding dangerous effects of drugs and it’s illicit trafficking. Significance of the day Drug abuse and mental health go hand in hand. People addicted to drugs not only put their physical health at stake but also give rise ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Drug Abuse • Drug abuse in India • golden crescent • Golden Triangle • Illicit trade in tobacco products • International Day against Drug Abuse • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
National Calamity Contingent Duty increased in Budget-Concerns of Tobacco institute
The Budget 2020-21 that was presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty. The imposed duty is expected to witness price rise of 7% in the sales of cigarettes. What is NCCD? The NCCD is tax imposed on pan masala, cigarettes, cellular phones and other tobacco products. It was introduced ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cigarettes • Illicit trade in tobacco products • Tobacco • Tobacco Industry • Tobacco Products • union budget 2020-21
Cabinet approves accession to WHO protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products
The Union Cabinet has given approval to accede to Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) forms as negotiated and adopted under Article 15 of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Topics: Framework Convention on Tobacco Control • Illicit trade in tobacco products • National • Public health • WHO • WHO protocol