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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Youth Quiz Awareness Campaign

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কেন এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ

It highlights grassroots engagement and public outreach strategies utilized by the government under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to tackle substance abuse among youth, which is crucial for internal security and human capital development.

সারসংক্ষেপ

The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz' organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan recorded participation from over 7,597 citizens, highlighting the role of gamified digital engagement in raising awareness against drug abuse and mobilizing youth toward a developed India.

মূল বিষয়

  • The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz' witnessed massive participation with over 7,597 citizens joining to raise awareness against substance abuse.
  • The initiative is part of the broader 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' (NMBA) aimed at drug-free governance and youth empowerment.
  • Engaging youth through digital platforms and quizzes fosters citizen participation and public awareness regarding the perils of drug abuse.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শব্দ

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

A flagship nationwide campaign launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to combat substance abuse through mass awareness, community outreach, and preventive education across all districts of India.

UPSC context

GS Paper II (Social Justice/Vulnerable Sections) & GS Paper III (Internal Security - Drug Menace). Tests government interventions for public health and youth welfare.

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Nasha Mukt Yuva Viksit Bharat Quiz

A digital gamified quiz initiative under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan designed to engage citizens and mobilize youth toward awareness against drug abuse and a developed nation.

UPSC context

GS Paper II (Governance/Social Schemes). Tests innovative digital engagement tools used by the government for mass mobilization and public awareness.

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies, welfare schemes, and awareness campaigns for marginalized groups, social welfare, and drug demand reduction in India.

UPSC context

GS Paper II (Governance and Welfare Schemes). Tests institutional frameworks for protecting vulnerable sections and executing social policies.

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সংযুক্ত স্থির ধারণা

Social Justice & Governance

What is the three-pronged strategy under India's national policy against drug abuse?

  • Supply Reduction: Supply reduction involves enforcement, border patrolling, and interdiction by agencies like the NCB and DRI to intercept illegal drug trafficking.
  • Demand Reduction: Demand reduction focuses on preventive education, awareness campaigns like NMBA, and counseling services in educational institutions.
  • Harm Reduction: Harm reduction aims to minimize negative health and social consequences of drug dependence through treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs.

আন্তঃবিষয় প্যাটার্ন

  • Social welfare vs. narco-terrorism linkages

    NMBA's community outreach connects social welfare schemes with national security dimensions of narco-terrorism along India's borders.

NMBA institutional mechanism and three-pronged strategy (supply, demand, harm reduction) high-yield for prelims statements.

সংযুক্ত PYQ · 3

সংযুক্ত PYQ · 3

  • 2024MainsGS3

    Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.

  • 2018MainsGS3

    India's proximity to two of the world's biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter-measures should be taken to prevent the same?

  • 2019MainsGS2

    Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process. Discuss.