1. The International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking- 26 June
Observed since 1989
International conference on drug abuse and illicit trafficking was held in Vienna during 17 to 26 June 1987
Goal- An international society free of drug abuse
Theme 2020-"Better knowledge for better care" to improve the understanding the world drug problem.
World drug report 2020
Around 269 million people use drug worldwide in 2018
Over 35 million people from drug use disorder.
UN office on drug and crime (UNODC) launching campaign to mobilise support for drug control.
Why drug is harmful-
Physical addiction, emotional addiction, expensive habit, destroy your health, fatal accident, faces arrest for drug possession, faces arrest for drug related crime, destroy one's potential, destroy personal relationship, ends in overdose.
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2. International day in support of victims of torture 26 June
To remind people that humen torture is not only and acceptable it is also a crime
The first international day in support of victims of torture was held on June 26 1998.
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3. Pakistan to remain on FATF grey list
decision was taken at financial action task forces third and final plenary held virtually due to covid-19.
Plenary was held under Chinese presidency of Xiangmin Liu.
it will difficult for Pakistan to get financial aid from the IMF world Bank ADB and European Union.
If Pakistan fails to comply with FATF directive there is a possibility that global body may put the country in the blacklist along with North Korea and Iran.
FATF- FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1989 on the initiative of G7 to develop policies to combat money laundering.
In 2001 its mandate was expanded to include terrorism financing.
Headquarter Paris France.
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4. Defence conclave 2020 inaugurated at Gujarat buy raksha rajya mantri.
It is jointly organised by confederation of Indian industries Gujarat and society of Indian defence manufacturers.
Strong defence capabilities would help the nation in safeguarding the prosperity.
Also help in skilled job creation.
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5. International business machine with ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship launch skill build reignite.
Objective- provide entrepreneurs and job seekers access to free course digitally.
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6. China has completed the launch of of final satellite in BeiDou satellite system.
Development started in 1983 as twinset regional navigation system.
Final stage launched by long March 3b rocket from Xichang satellite launch centre in southwest China.
Current affairs 25 Jun 2020 ; Here
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