CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: The Indian government is likely to ban the import of controversial growth drug Oxytocin in a bid to curb its misuse by dairy owners and farmers who use it to boost milk production and increase size of vegetables.

Detailed explanation-2: -There is evidence that oxytocin is a drug is often misused to speed labours (childbirth) in overcrowded labour wards or even in home settings.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act is a drug control law passed in 1988 by the Parliament of India. It was established to enable the full implementation and enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985.

Detailed explanation-4: -So why did Centre ban oxytocin? The central government asserted that oxytocin is used on milch cattle to enhance milk production, which has adverse effects on cattle as well as humans who drink the milk.