Tuesday, 5 July 2016

India to host meet of BRICS anti-narcotics heads


India will host a meeting of the heads of anti-narcotics agencies to discuss issues related to narco-terrorism and money laundering among the member-nations.

The one-day meeting on July 8 will be hosted by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the agenda of the high-level meeting is expected to revolve around illicit drug trafficking including diversion of precursors and chemicals, usage of new psychoactive substances, maritime drug trafficking, narco terrorism and drug money laundering

About BRICS:
  • Next BRICS Summit (8th): Goa (India)
  • Chief of New Development Bank of BRICS: K. V. Kamath
  • BRICS bloc comprising the five countries account for 42% of the world’s population and a combined GDP of over USD 16 trillion.
Important Question for Competitive Exam from this Current Affairs:
  1. Which county will host BRICS anti-narcotics heads: a)India b)South Africa c)Russia d)Brazil


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