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18 July 2026

Editorial: Drug abuse in Kerala

The topic discusses specific state-level anti-drug enforcement strategies like Operation Toofan and the use of the NCORD framework, which are directly relevant to internal security and social welfare governance questions.

1 min read Day 4 of 6 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Kerala is experiencing a significant rise in substance abuse, particularly synthetic drugs, facilitated by digital technologies and social media.
  • NDPS cases in Kerala rose from 5,695 in 2021 to 26,619 in 2022, reaching 36,314 in 2025.
  • Operation Toofan was launched in June to streamline anti-drug enforcement through inter-departmental and inter-state coordination.
  • Key strategies of Operation Toofan include integrated enforcement, public engagement, victim rehabilitation, and improved prosecution.
  • Challenges include the complex web of drug cartels, reliance on small-scale arrests, and issues with forensic reliability in narcotics cases.
  • The NCORD framework and NIDAAN database are being utilized for intelligence-sharing and tracking narco-offenders.
  • Need for upskilling District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) personnel and enhancing cyber forensic capabilities to combat tech-savvy drug networks.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 6 in Inter-State anti-drug enforcement in Southern India, which has been running since 11 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The rise of synthetic drug abuse in India poses a significant challenge to public health and internal security. Discuss the limitations of current enforcement mechanisms and suggest measures to strengthen the inter-state coordination framework. 150 words
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  2. Technological advancements have transformed the modus operandi of drug trafficking networks, making traditional policing methods increasingly inadequate. In this context, evaluate the role of digital forensics and intelligence-sharing platforms like NCORD in curbing the menace of narcotics in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary purpose of the NIDAAN database mentioned in the context of drug enforcement?

  2. Which of the following is a key component of the NCORD framework for drug control?

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