CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Zealanders born on and after January 1, 2009 cannot buy cigarettes as a part of a package of anti-smoking laws. The enchanting island country of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean has succeeded where none in the world has, and it adds a rather large feather to its hat.

Detailed explanation-2: -New Zealand became the world’s first country to ban smoking for future generations. The bill was passed in parliament on Tuesday. The future generation of New Zealanders will not be able to get their hands on cigarettes as a part of a package of new anti-smoking laws which was passed by the parliament on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-3: -2009. President Obama signs legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority over tobacco products. Tobacco products are now no longer exempt from basic oversight. The sale of flavored cigarettes, with the exception of menthol, were also prohibited.

Detailed explanation-4: -New Zealand passed a law on Dec. 13 permanently banning the sale of cigarettes to anyone born in 2009 or after, essentially elevating the legal smoking age year after year. In 2023, children will need to be 15 or older to buy cigarettes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The government admits the ban could impact convenience retailers and lead to a black market. ALEXANDRIA, Va. -New Zealand has passed legislation that bans future generations from purchasing combustible cigarettes, reports the New York Times.