CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Securing the goal of an ‘AIDS free India’–as enshrined in the National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS and StIs 2017-2024 – will involve progress across the spectrum of sexual and reproductive health rights. the rights of all people, including those living with HIV and key populations, need to be safeguarded.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1992, the Government of India demonstrated its commitment to combat the disease with the launch of the rst National AIDS Control Programme (NACP-I).

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-3) has a target to end the epidemic of HIV/AIDS by 2030 (Project 2030).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Act came into force on September 10, 2018 with the objective to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS and for reinforcing the legal and human rights of persons infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS. It also seeks to protect the rights of healthcare providers.

Detailed explanation-5: -An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the said virus and syndrome and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.