CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -And, in 2013, the West Bengal government had banned khaini, pan masala, and gutkha for a year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Given the health risks associated with these, the Maharashtra government first prohibited consumption, production, sale, distribution, and storage of gutkha, pan masala, and related products in 2012.

Detailed explanation-3: -With this decision Maharashtra joins other states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Gujarat in banning the products.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : Maharashtra has been the most successful state in the banning of tobacco because the manufacture and sale of paan masala have also been prohibited since July 2012.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2013, the state government had banned khaini, gutkha and pan masala in West Bengal for one year. The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced a ban on manufacturing and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco for a year.