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Punjab's persistent drug crisis, with 6,060 trafficking cases in 2024, is rooted in historical usage, geographical vulnerability, and economic factors. The state's 553-km border with Pakistan and the Golden Crescent region facilitates smuggling, while the AAP government's Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign targets traffickers' finances.
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Questions from recent stories about Punjab. One attempt per question.
Which central armed police force is primarily responsible for guarding India's border with Pakistan and has its jurisdiction extended to 50 km inland?
Explanation: The Border Security Force (BSF) is India's primary border guarding force on the Indo-Pakistan border. The article mentions that the BSF's jurisdiction was extended from 15 km to 50 km inland from the international border in 2021.
Consider the following statements regarding Punjab's drug crisis:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. Punjab recorded 106 overdose deaths in 2024, which was the second highest after Tamil Nadu (313). Statement 2 is correct as per the article's definition of the Golden Crescent. Statement 3 is correct as 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' includes steps to choke traffickers' finances and demolish houses built with illicit proceeds.
As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2024 data cited in the article, how many cases of drug trafficking were registered in Punjab?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that as per NCRB 2024 data, Punjab leads the country with 6,060 cases of drug trafficking. This is a direct factual recall from the provided content.
What is identified as a primary reason for the flourishing drug trade in Punjab despite government crackdowns, according to the analysis in the article?
Explanation: The article states that one reason the trade flourishes is its high profitability, where a gram of heroin can fetch Rs 1,000-5,000 and a single run as a drug mule can earn a lakh. This economic incentive is especially potent in a state with limited job opportunities for youth with high aspirations.
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