MP youth get a shield against drugs as CBN runs five awareness drives

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) organised five drug awareness programmes for MP youth under Mission Yuva Raksha in October 2026. The programmes promoted drug prevention, healthy lifestyles, and the vision of a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'. Approximately 450 students and teachers attended the programme at the CM Rise Government School, Jawad, on 15th October 2026.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Mission Yuva Raksha is a Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) initiative aimed at preventing drug abuse among youth.
02The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) organised five drug-awareness programmes in educational institutions in Neemuch, Jaora, Jawad, Mandsaur, and Garoth in October 2026.
03The programmes promoted drug prevention, healthy lifestyles, and the vision of a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.
04The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) partnered with Brahma Kumaris to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse.
05Approximately 1,580 participants attended the five awareness programmes conducted by the CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit in October 2026.
06The programmes addressed substance abuse, its impact on youth health and future prospects, and healthy living.
07The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) aims to empower youth to make informed choices and become active ambassadors of drug prevention in their communities through its awareness activities and personal commitments to a drug-free life.

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Most people think the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is a state-level agency, but actually it is a central agency.
Most people think drug awareness programmes are only conducted in urban areas, but actually they are also conducted in rural areas like Neemuch, Jaora, Jawad, Mandsaur, and Garoth.

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The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, is a landmark legislation that regulates the use and trade of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India.

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Single facteasy

Under which mission did the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) organise five drug awareness programmes for MP youth?

A.Mission Yuva Raksha
B.Mission Nasha Mukt Bharat
C.Mission Swachh Bharat
D.Mission Digital India

Mission Yuva Raksha is a scheme that aims to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Mission Yuva Raksha: 1. Mission Yuva Raksha is a scheme that aims to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse. 2. Mission Yuva Raksha was launched in 2025. 3. Mission Yuva Raksha is a scheme that aims to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is true because it is directly mentioned in the fact list that Mission Yuva Raksha is a scheme that aims to promote preventive awareness among youth against drug abuse. Statement 2 is false because it contradicts the fact list, which does not mention the launch year of Mission Yuva Raksha.

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