Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC and All State PCS Examinations (27 June 2020)


Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, BPSC, MPPSC, RPSC and All State PCS Examinations


Nasha Mukt Bharat

Why in NEWS ?

‘Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21) for 272 Most Affected Districts’ was e-launched by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment on the occasion of “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking” observed on 26th June.

Nasha Mukt Bharat

About

  • It is a three-pronged attack combining efforts of Narcotics Bureau, Outreach/Awareness by Social Justice and Treatment through the Health Department.
  • The Action Plan has the following components: Awareness generation programmes, Focus on Higher Educational institutions, University Campuses and Schools; Community outreach and identification of dependent population.
  • It aims to : Reach out to Children and Youth for awareness about ill effect of drug use; Increase community participation and public cooperation; Supporting Government Hospitals for opening up De- addiction Centers in addition to existing Ministry Supported De-addiction Centers (IRCAs); and Conducting Training programme for participants.

Other Efforts by Ministry

  • Ministry provides community based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through Voluntary Organizations.
  • It provides financial assistance to NGOs across the country for running de-addiction centres.
  • Ministry has also set up a 24x7 National Toll Free drug de-addiction helpline number 1800110031 to help the victims of drug abuse, their family and society at large.
  • Ministry has also prepared a National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction for the period 2018-2025 which aims at reduction of adverse consequences of drug abuse through a multi-pronged strategy involving education, de-addiction and rehabilitation of affected individuals and their families.

Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System

IN NEWS

  • Anti - Submarine Warfare capability of the Indian Navy has received a major boost today with the conclusion of a contract for Advanced Torpedo Decoy System Maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships.

Maareech Advanced Torpedo Defence System

PURPOSE

  • Design & Development of this anti-torpedo decoy system has been undertaken indigenously DRDO labs (NSTL and NPOL). Bharat Electronics Limited, a Defence PSU, would undertake the production of this decoy system. The prototype of this system installed onboard a nominated naval platform had successfully completed all user evaluation trials and demonstrated the features as per the Naval Staff Qualification Requirements.

CONCLUSION

  • This induction not only stands testimony to the joint resolve of the Indian Navy and DRDO towards indigenous development of Defence technology, but has also given a major fillip to the Government's 'Make in India' initiative and the country's resolve to become 'Atmanirbhar' in niche technology.

Prelims Practice Question

Q1. Consider the following statement regarding' Nasha Mukt Bharat'

1. ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21) for 272 Most Affected Districts’ was e-launched by efforts of Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 25th June.

Select the correct option

a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

  • Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21) for 272 Most Affected Districts’ was e-launched by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 26th June.

Q2. Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement-

A) Navy inducts indigenously developed torpedo decoy system, advanced torpedo decoy system maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships.
B) Design & Development of this anti-torpedo decoy system has been undertaken indigenously DRDO labs (NSTL and NPOL).

OPTIONS-

1. A only
2. B only
3. A and B
4. None of the above

Answer-3

Explanation- Not required.


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