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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has pledged to contribute USD1 million to the WADA Scientific Research Budget?
A
India
B
USA
C
Russia
D
Bhutan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India has pledged a sum of USD 1 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), towards its scientific research budget, to ensure an atmosphere of Clean Sport globally.

Detailed explanation-2: -WADA is composed and funded by the Sport Movement and Governments of the world. For 2021, WADA’s total budget was USD 43.4 million.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the latest report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency, 152 (17% of the world total) Anti-doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) were reported in India in 2019, leaving it third in the list with the maximum dope offenders coming from bodybuilding (57).

Detailed explanation-4: -WADA’s governance and funding and based on equal partnership between the Sport Movement and Governments of the world. WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries.

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