11. Athlete Biological passport:
- is an electronic record for athletes issued as a part of anti-doping norms
- is used to indirectly determine the effect of doping on Athlete’s Body
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
The Athlete Biological Passport is an electronic record for monitoring athletes under anti-doping regulations. It tracks specific biological markers over time to assess doping effects, rather than directly testing for substances. The World Anti-Doping Agency released initial guidelines in 2009, establishing two modules: steroidal and hematological. India’s National Anti-Doping Agency later introduced its own Athlete Biological Passport program.
12. With respect to the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021, consider the following statements:- Therapeutic use of prohibited substances are exempted.
- It constitutes NADA as a body corporate.
- It establishes a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports.
- CSIR-IIIM Jammu for research in Anti-Doping Science will be the principal dope testing laboratory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 aims to prohibit doping in sports and establish a new National Anti-Doping Agency. It bans athletes and support personnel from doping, with exceptions for therapeutic use due to medical conditions. Violations may result in disqualification, ineligibility, or financial sanctions determined by the National Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel. The Agency will manage personal data collection and disclose specific information about violations and consequences. Additionally, the Bill creates a National Board for Anti-Doping in Sports and designates the existing National Dope Testing Laboratory as the principal testing facility.
13. Which of the following steps/methods is/are used to control dopings in India?- Introduction of National Anti-Doping Bill
- Regaining the WADA accreditation.
- In-competition and out-of-competition tests.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) has regained WADA accreditation and collaborates with NIPER Guwahati and CSIR-IIIM Jammu for anti-doping research. It also partners with other WADA-accredited labs to enhance its efforts. The National Anti-Doping Bill 2021 aims to strengthen India’s sports framework. Doping controls follow the Code and International Standard for Testing, allowing for random athlete testing at any time. NADA oversees in-competition and out-of-competition tests, ensuring coordinated testing at events and the ability to test athletes anytime, anywhere.
14. Consider the following statements about National Anti-Doping Agency:
- It was set up as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
- The primary objectives are to implement anti-doping rules as per WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) code, regulate dope control programmes, to promote education and research and create awareness about doping and its ill effects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was set up as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 on 24th November, 2005 with a mandate for Dope free sports in India.
- The primary objectives are to implement anti-doping rules as per WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) code, regulate dope control programmes, to promote education and research and create awareness about doping and its ill effects.
- The NADA has the necessary authority and responsibility for: Planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and advocating improvements in Doping Control. Cooperating with other relevant national organizations, agencies and other Anti-Doping Organizations etc. World Anti-Doping Agency
15. Consider the following statements about World Anti-Doping Agency:
- It was set up under the International Olympic Committee in November 1999.
- It is recognised by the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in 2005.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- The World Anti-Doping Agency was set up under the International Olympic Committee in November 1999.
- WADA is recognised by the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport (2005).
- WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonise, and coordinate anti-doping regulations across all sports and countries.
- WADA publishes the list of prohibited substances at least once a year and distributes it to all the signatories.
- According to WADA, in 2019, most of the doping rule violations were committed in bodybuilding (22%), followed by athletics (18%), cycling (14%), and weightlifting (13%).
16. National Anti-Doping Bill, which was recently passed, seeks to give effect to which convention against doping in sports?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] IOA
[D] Common-wealth
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]
Notes:
Lok Sabha passed the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 by voice vote. The bill seeks to provide a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Dope Testing Laboratory in sports.
It seeks to give effect to the UNESCO International Convention against doping in sports. The legislation prohibits athletes, athlete support personnel, and other persons from engaging in doping in sports.
17. राष्ट्रीय डोपिंग रोधी विधेयक (National Anti-Doping Bill), जिसे हाल ही में पारित किया गया था, खेल में डोपिंग के खिलाफ किस सम्मेलन को प्रभावी बनाने का प्रयास करता है?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] IOA
[D] Common-wealth
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]
Notes:
लोकसभा ने राष्ट्रीय डोपिंग रोधी विधेयक, 2021 को ध्वनिमत से पारित कर दिया है। यह विधेयक खेल में राष्ट्रीय डोपिंग रोधी एजेंसी (NADA) और राष्ट्रीय डोप परीक्षण प्रयोगशाला के कामकाज के लिए एक वैधानिक ढांचा प्रदान करना चाहता है। यह खेलों में डोपिंग के खिलाफ यूनेस्को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन (UNESCO International Convention) को प्रभावी बनाने का प्रयास करता है। यह कानून एथलीटों, एथलीट समर्थन कर्मियों और अन्य व्यक्तियों को खेल में डोपिंग में शामिल होने से रोकता है।
18. Which of the following drugs have been banned by WADA (World Anti-Doping Authority)?
- Trimetazidine
- Salbutamol
- Higenamine
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- Since 2014, WADA has classed Trimetazidine (TMZ) as a prohibited substance. The drug is currently listed as a “metabolic modulator” and WADA prohibits athletes from using the drug in or out of competition.
- Asthma drug salbutamol is banned in sports by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA). Salbutamol is part of a class of drugs called Beta 2 agonist which can have anabolic, or tissue building, effects.
- Higenamine was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List in 2017and is classified as a beta-2 agonist, which means it is prohibited at all times, both in and out-of-competition.
19. In 2022, how much has India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports contributed to the UNESCO Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport?
[A] USD 62,124
[B] USD 72,124
[C] USD 82,124
[D] USD 92,124
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [USD 72,124]
Notes:
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, has contributed an amount of USD 72,124 towards UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022.
20. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released USD 72,124 to which institution, for Elimination of Doping in Sport?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Olympics Association
[C] UNESCO
[D] UNICEF
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
Notes:
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports released USD 72,124 to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport.
For the first time in 2021, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports made contribution of USD 28172 towards the UNESCO Fund. Copenhagen Declaration on Anti-Doping in Sport was agreed to by the Government of India in 2003. India is a signatory to the ‘UNESCO Anti-Doping Convention’.
