2nd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Conference

Current Context: Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 2nd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Conference in New Delhi on 16–17 Sept 2025.

• Organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the theme was “United Resolve, Shared Responsibility”.
• It brought together Heads of ANTFs from all States/UTs, law enforcement agencies, and experts to strengthen the fight against drugs.
• Key outcomes included the release of the NCB Annual Report 2024, launch of an Online Drug Disposal Campaign, and destruction of drugs worth ₹4,794 crore.
• Eight technical sessions focused on drug-free India by 2047, tackling cartels, precursor control, financial probes, and dark web/cryptocurrency investigations.
• The conference reinforced the government’s zero-tolerance policy and use of technology-driven strategies for a Nasha Mukt Bharat (Drug-Free India).

Question:

Q.1 Which organization organized the 2nd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force Conference?
a) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
b) Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
c) National Investigation Agency (NIA)
d) Enforcement Directorate (ED)

Answer: b) The Narcotics Control Bureau, responsible for enforcing anti-drug laws in India, organized the conference to coordinate efforts across States and Union Territories (UTs).