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Kerala has a drug problem: 300% jump in cases over six years; arrests increased by 90%

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Health and related issues   Source: IE  Direction: The article highlights the drug menace in India, its impact and steps taken by the government of India.    Context: In 2022, Kerala saw a high increase in cases involving drugs, liquor, and prohibited tobacco items, suggesting that drugs have become a new …

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What are the various measures taken by government to fight drug menace in the country? How can the country’s fight against illicit drugs be made more effective?

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. What are the various measures taken by government to fight drug menace in the country? How can the country’s fight against illicit drugs be made more effective? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: Indian Express Why the question: …

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