Current Context: The MoU between National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was signed on 3rd March 2023 to promote clean sports among school children and teachers.. The MoU also envisages training of physical education teachers and coaches on anti-doping measures.
- The MoU aims to develop e-content on sports values and ethics, conduct awareness programs on anti-doping, and integrate sports education into the curriculum.
- The MoU was signed by Shri Navin Agarwal, Director General, NADA and Prof. Anil Kumar Nassa, Member Secretary, NCERT in presence of Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary (Department of School Education & Literacy), Ministry of Education.
- The MoU will help create a pool of clean sportspersons who can represent India at various national and international events.
- It will help inculcate sports values and ethics among school children and teachers, which will foster a culture of honesty, integrity, and fair play in sports .
- It will help prevent doping practices among young sportspersons and protect their health and well-being .
- It will help identify and nurture talented sportspersons who can represent India at various national and international events without resorting to doping .
- It will help enhance the quality of sports education in schools and improve the physical fitness and mental health of students .
Question:
Q.1 What is the main objective of the MoU between NADA and NCERT?
a. To promote clean sports among school children and teachers
b. To conduct research on sports education and anti-doping issues
c. To integrate sports education into the school curriculum
d. To train physical education teachers and coaches on anti-doping measures
