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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.
29 October 2026, 
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Which ministry is currently consulting States and Union Territories on a potential National Care Economy Mission, as per the article?
Explanation: The article explicitly states that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is consulting States and Union Territories and that its May 2026 national workshop discussed a National Care Economy Mission.
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.
The cashless treatment scheme for non-teaching school employees in Uttar Pradesh is implemented under which state departments?
Explanation: The article clearly states that the scheme covers non-teaching staff under the Basic Education Department (1.22 lakh employees) and the Secondary Education Department (48,000 employees). The annual premiums are borne by these respective departments.
Consider the following statements regarding India's care economy:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: The article supports statement 3 (NITI Aayog proposes a National Caregiving Council). Statement 1 is false (PLFS 2025 shows 44.4% cited childcare/homemaking, not lack of jobs). Statement 2 is unsupported as written because the article says 'Palna, under Mission Shakti, supports crèches' but does not state it is under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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.
Consider the following statements regarding the cashless treatment scheme for non-teaching staff in Uttar Pradesh:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The annual premium is ₹3000 per employee, not ₹5000. Statement 2 is correct as per the article which states employees can avail treatment in government and private hospitals. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article explicitly mentions that non-teaching staff of higher education degree colleges and universities are NOT covered, creating a wait for them.
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025 cited in the article, what percentage of women outside the labour force reported childcare and homemaking as the main reason?
Explanation: The article provides the exact data point: "In the Periodic Labour Force Survey 2025, 44.4% of women outside the labour force cited childcare and homemaking as the main reason for staying out of the labour force."
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 the total annual expenditure approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet for the insurance premium under the cashless treatment scheme for non-teaching school employees?
Explanation: The article states that the total annual expenditure on insurance premiums for both Basic and Secondary Education departments will be ₹51 crore. ₹39.69 crore is for the Basic Education department alone, and ₹14.41 crore is for the Secondary Education department alone.
What is a primary objective of building a holistic care system in India, as discussed in the article?
Explanation: The article consistently links the lack of care infrastructure to women's unpaid work and their absence from the labour force. It argues that expanding affordable care services can give women freedom to pursue employment, which is crucial for Viksit Bharat 2047.
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