CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The role of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) as the nodal agency on the matter of drug law enforcement in India has gained prominence in recent times.

Detailed explanation-2: -Functions of NCB Assistance to concerned authorities in foreign countries and concerned international organizations to facilitate coordination and universal action for prevention and suppression of illicit traffic in these drugs and substances.

Detailed explanation-3: -The full form of NCB is Narcotics Control Bureau. NCB is India’s Apex Coordination and Intelligence Organization.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Director General of NCB is mostly an officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS) or the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Apart from the direct feeder grade, officers in this organisation are also drawn from Indian Revenue Service, Indian Police Service and other Paramilitary forces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Deputy Director: Deputy Director reports to the Deputy Director-General. Deputy Director-General: A Deputy Director-General reports to the Director-General. It is the second-highest rank in the NCB. Director-General: Director-General is the senior-most post in the NCB.