Consider the following statements about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): 1. It is a campaign addressing substance abuse through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. 2. It is launched by the Ministry of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals. 3. It is implemented in some of high-risk districts in India and yet to be taken nationwide. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA):
1.It is a campaign addressing substance abuse through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
2.It is launched by the Ministry of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.
3.It is implemented in some of high-risk districts in India and yet to be taken nationwide.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only 1 is correct

Statement 1 is correct: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) is a nationwide campaign addressing substance abuse through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. It aims to foster a healthy, disciplined, and drug-free youth population, thereby contributing to the broader goal of national development and social well-being.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Statement 3 is incorrect: It was initially implemented in 272 high-risk districts, but it is expanded to encompass all districts nationwide now.

Source: PIB

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