Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched “Operation Bullion Blaze” in Mumbai, cracking a major gold-smuggling and melting syndicate. It seized 11.88 kg of gold worth ₹15.05 crore and arrested 11 individuals. About Operation Bullion Blaze: What it is? A targeted enforcement drive to dismantle organised gold-smuggling and illicit bullion-melting networks operating in Mumbai. …
Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched “Operation Golden Sweep”, cracking down on a transnational gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. About Operation Golden Sweep: What it is? A strategic intelligence-led operation by DRI aimed at dismantling a global gold smuggling network using transit passengers and airport insiders to …
Source: TH Context: The World Malaria Report 2024 by WHO highlights India’s significant progress in reducing malaria cases but underscores the country’s continued burden in Southeast Asia. About Malaria: What is Malaria? A life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, primarily falciparum and P. vivax, transmitted through infected female Anopheles mosquito bites. How it Spreads: Non-contagious; …
Source: DH Context: The Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sheds light on evolving narcotics smuggling routes and the major drug hubs impacting India. About Smuggling in India Report 2023-24: Major Narcotics Hubs: The Death Crescent (Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan) as a primary heroin source. The Death Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, …
