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The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse on August 18, 2026, to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The pledge aims to mobilize citizens through physical and online participation and encourage responsible behavior. A high-level coordination meeting was held to discuss the plan and strategy for the nationwide pledge.
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The government has launched various initiatives under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) including de-addiction centres and awareness campaigns.
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On which date is the National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse scheduled to be undertaken?
The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse is scheduled on 18 August 2026 to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). This event aims to mobilise citizens against drug abuse.
Consider the following statements regarding National Pledge Against Drug Abuse: 1. The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse is scheduled on 18 August 2026. 2. The Union Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs is the Nodal Ministry that aims to mobilise citizens through both physical and online participation. 3. Dr. Sandeep Rewaji Rathod, Joint Secretary (Drug Prevention), chaired the high-level coordination meeting in the national capital on 23 July 2025. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is true because it matches the date given in fact #1. Statement-2 is false because fact #2 mentions the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as the Nodal Ministry, not the Union Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs. Statement-3 is false because fact #3 specifies 23 July 2026, not 23 July 2025.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The NMBA Pledge aims to mobilise citizens through physical participation. Statement-II: This is done by the Nodal Ministry for the NMBA, which is the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is true because fact #2 mentions that the Nodal Ministry aims to mobilise 10 to 12 Crore+ citizens through physical participation. Statement-2 explains why Statement-1 is true, as it identifies the Nodal Ministry responsible for this initiative.