Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs the 7th NCORD meeting and launches the ‘MANAS’

Current Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired the 7th Apex Level Meeting of Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on 18th July 2024.

• During this meeting, he launched the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra).
• MANAS provides a toll-free number (1933), a web portal, a mobile app, and access via the UMANG app.
• Citizens can anonymously connect with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) 24x7 for advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation, as well as to share information on drug trafficking.
• The government’s goal is to make India a leader in every field by 2047, and tackling drug abuse is a crucial part of this effort.

Question:

1 What is the name of the National Narcotics Helpline launched during the NCORD meeting?

• A) SAHYOG
• B) SAKSHAM
• C) MANAS
• D) YUVA

Answer: C) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired the 7th Apex Level Meeting of Narco-Coordination Center (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on 18th July 2024. During this meeting, he launched the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra).