September 16, 2025
Daily current affairs:September 16, 2025
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Daily News Brief - Sept 16, 2025
Short Description : Union government set out the annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation, aiming better monitoring of narcotics crops.
Long Description : In a move governed by international conventions, India rolled out its opium poppy cultivation policy for the 2025-26 crop year. This mandates stricter controls, enhanced transparency, and a cap on legally sanctioned cultivation areas to prevent misuse and ensure medical supply chains. The periodic review and announcement are vital for agricultural, trade, and global diplomatic topics in exams.