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Fentanyl drug a headache for developed nations

Fentanyl: A Powerful but Dangerous Drug Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug that is often used to treat severe pain. It is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means that it has a high potential for abuse and dependence. Despite its effectiveness in treating pain, fentanyl can be extremely dangerous and even deadly if used improperly. Uses of Fentanyl Fentanyl is primarily used to manage severe pain, particularly in patients who are undergoing surgery or who are experiencing chronic pain due to cancer or other serious medical conditions. It can also be used as a part of anesthesia for surgical procedures. Fentanyl is available in several different forms, including transdermal patches, lozenges, and injectable solutions. Demerits of Fentanyl The main danger of fentanyl is its potential for abuse and overdose. Fentanyl is a highly potent drug, up to 100 times more potent than morphine. It can cause a rapid onset of sedation, respiratory depression, and even coma or dea...

Jaga Mission - Govt of Odisha Scheme

Jaga Mission - Govt of Odisha Scheme The Jaga Mission is a unique initiative by the Government of Odisha, aimed at providing land rights and secure housing to slum dwellers in the state. The mission has also won World Habitat Award 2023 from UN - Habitat The Jaga Mission was launched in 2018 by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, with the aim of providing land rights and secure housing to all slum dwellers in the state. Under the mission, the state government provides land rights to slum dwellers who have been living in their homes for more than five years. The mission has been a huge success, with more than 1.8 lakh slum dwellers receiving land rights and secure housing in just two years. The state government has also set up a dedicated Jaga Mission cell to oversee the implementation of the mission and ensure that slum dwellers receive their rightful land rights and secure housing. The Jaga Mission has not only provided land rights and secure housing to slu...

Relevance of Non-Aligned Movement | NAM in 21st Century

Non-Aligned Movement's relevance The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was founded in 1961 as a response to the Cold War and the dominance of the world's superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. The movement aimed to create a third path for countries that did not wish to align themselves with either of the two superpowers and to promote peace, disarmament, and decolonization. While the relevance of the Non-Aligned Movement has diminished in recent years, it remains an important symbol of the aspirations of developing countries to assert their independence and sovereignty in the global arena. In the present world, the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement, such as respect for national sovereignty, the right to self-determination, and multilateralism, continue to be relevant and important. The world today is still marked by the dominance of powerful countries and the inequality of the global system, which reinforces the marginalization and exploitation of many count...