Drug Trafficking — Prelims Questions

Which of the following UN Conventions is NOT primarily focused on combating illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances?

Consider the following statements regarding the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985: 1. The Act provides for forfeiture of illegally acquired property of persons convicted under it. 2. The 2001 amendment to the Act introduced the concept of 'small quantity' and 'commercial quantity' for differentiated sentencing. 3. Bail under the NDPS Act for commercial quantities is generally easier to obtain than under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Free Movement Regime' (FMR) is a specific arrangement associated with which of India's international borders?

Which of the following synthetic drugs has seen a significant surge in production and trafficking from the Golden Triangle, particularly Myanmar, into India in recent years?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Triple Nexus Theory' (Vyyuha Analysis) in the context of India's Northeast: 1. It posits a direct financial link between drug trafficking and insurgency financing. 2. It suggests that insurgent groups provide logistical support to drug traffickers. 3. It highlights the role of shared ethnic identities across the India-Myanmar border in facilitating this nexus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?