In September 2024, who has been appointed as Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Anurag Garg.
Explanation:
In September 2024, the Central Government appointed senior IPS officer Anurag Garg as the new Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). He is a 1993-batch officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Prior to this, he served as the Additional Director General in the Border Security Force (BSF). He has succeeded Satya Narayan Pradhan, who retired in August 2024.
Additional Facts:
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): This is India's premier agency responsible for combating drug trafficking and the illicit use of substances.
Establishment: March 17, 1986.
Headquarters: New Delhi.
Ministry: It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Significance: The NCB serves as the nodal agency for enforcing the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, across the country.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: What is the motto of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)?
Answer: Intelligence, Enforcement, Coordination.
Question: Who is the current Home Secretary of India?
Answer: Govind Mohan.
Question: Which agency is empowered to conduct seizures and investigations related to narcotics under the NDPS Act (1985)?
Answer: Primarily the NCB (in coordination with state police and other central agencies).