Doping concerns persist in Indian sports
Persistent doping concerns in Indian sports have spotlighted NADA, India's anti-doping body under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022.
What is happening
Concerns over a persistent doping culture in Indian sports have resurfaced, drawing attention to the institutions responsible for testing and enforcement.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is India's national body for doping control, functioning under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022.
It operates within the framework of the World Anti-Doping Code set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Key facts
| Topic | Doping concerns persist in Indian sports |
| Syllabus | GS Paper 2 - Governance / Sports Policy |
| Places | India |
| Keywords | NADA, WADA, National Anti-Doping Act 2022, doping |
UPSC / KPSC relevance
Prelims
Remember: NADA; WADA; National Anti-Doping Act 2022; doping. Expect a statement-based or match-the-following question on this.
Mains
Use as an example in GS-2 answers (GS Paper 2 - Governance / Sports Policy). Frame: issue → provision/policy → implication → way forward.
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With reference to anti-doping regulation, consider the following statements: 1. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is India's national doping-control body, functioning under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022. 2. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which sets the global anti-doping code, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A — NADA functions under the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, but WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, not Geneva.
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Sources
Government and official releases; PIB; The Hindu; Indian Express. Curated and verified by Topper IAS editorial.