CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country’s National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) was suspended for 6 months by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to non-conformities with the International Standard for Laboratories (ISL)?
A
Srilanka
B
India
C
Pakistan
D
Russia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India is currently third in the WADA’s global list of dope violators led by Russia. The WADA first suspended NDTL in August 2019 for a period of six months and extended the de-recognition period.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in October, 2008.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ISTI establishes mandatory standards for test distribution planning, notification of athletes, preparing for and conducting sample collection, security/post-test administration of samples and documentation, and transport of samples to laboratories for analysis.

Detailed explanation-4: -J.L.N Stadium Complex, East Gate No. 10, Near MTNL Building, New Delhi-110003, India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) is situated in New Delhi. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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