Practice Questions for UPSC Prelims10 objective-style questions based on India's participation in COP10 of the International Convention against Doping in Sport

 

Practice Questions for UPSC Prelims10 objective-style questions based on India's participation in COP10 of the International Convention against Doping in Sport

1. The International Convention against Doping in Sport, recently in the news, is a legally binding instrument under the auspices of:

(a) World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

(b) International Olympic Committee (IOC)

(c) World Health Organization (WHO)

(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Explanation:

• The International Convention against Doping in Sport was adopted by UNESCO's General Conference in 2005. It is the only universal legally binding instrument in the fight against doping, allowing governments to align their domestic anti-doping policies with the World Anti-Doping Code. While WADA is the implementing body for the Code, the Convention itself falls under UNESCO's mandate.

2. Consider the following statements regarding India's participation in COP10:

1. India was re-elected as the Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific group.

2. The conference marked the 20th anniversary of the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: India was re-elected as the <strong>Vice-Chairperson</strong> of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV), not the Chairperson. Azerbaijan was elected as the Chairperson.

• Statement 2 is correct: The COP10 session held in October 2025 indeed marked the 20th anniversary of the Convention, which was established in 2005.

3. The primary national-level body in India responsible for implementing anti-doping rules as per the World Anti-Doping Code is:

(a) Sports Authority of India (SAI)

(b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

(c) National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

(d) Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

Explanation:

• The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was set up in 2005 as the autonomous body under the Ministry of Sports to promote, coordinate, and monitor the doping control program in sports in India. Its Director General was part of the official Indian delegation to COP10.

4. Which of the following was a key proposal successfully introduced by India at the COP10 session?

(a) Establishment of a new global anti-doping research fund.

(b) Integration of the Values Education through Sport (VETS) approach.

(c) A complete ban on the use of traditional pharmacopoeia in sports.

(d) Mandatory genetic testing for all elite athletes.

Explanation:

• The article explicitly mentions that India successfully proposed amendments aimed at integrating the Values Education through Sport (VETS) approach to foster the transmission of sport values, ethics, and integrity among youth.

5. The Conference of Parties (COP) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport brings together representatives from:

(a) National Olympic Committees only.

(b) National Sports Federations only.

(c) States Parties to the Convention.

(d) International sports equipment manufacturers.

Explanation:

• A Conference of Parties (COP) is the supreme governing body of an international convention. It consists of representatives from all the countries (States Parties) that have ratified the convention. The news mentions delegates from over 190 States Parties attended COP10.

6. Which of the following was NOT discussed as an emerging challenge at the COP10 session?

(a) Gene manipulation

(b) Ethical considerations in sport

(c) Financing of political campaigns

(d) Traditional pharmacopoeia

Explanation:

• The article lists "gene manipulation, traditional pharmacopoeia, and ethical considerations in sport" as key emerging challenges discussed. "Financing of political campaigns" is unrelated to the mandate of the anti-doping convention.

7. The "Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport" is associated with which of the following international instruments?

(a) The Olympic Charter

(b) The World Anti-Doping Code

(c) The International Convention against Doping in Sport

(d) The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Explanation:

• The Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport is a financial mechanism established under the International Convention against Doping in Sport to help States Parties implement its provisions. Financing this fund was a topic of discussion at COP10.

8. Consider the following statements:

1. The International Convention against Doping in Sport is the only legally binding international instrument against doping.

2. India was elected as a Vice-Chair for the African regional group at COP10.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct as per the provided text.

• Statement 2 is incorrect. India was re-elected as the Vice-Chair for the <strong>Asia-Pacific (Group IV)</strong>, not the African group. Zambia was elected as a Vice-Chair for its regional group.

9. The primary objective of the "Values Education through Sport (VETS)" approach, proposed by India, is to:

(a) Identify talented athletes at a young age.

(b) Foster the transmission of sport values, ethics, and integrity.

(c) Standardize coaching techniques globally.

(d) Promote the commercial aspects of sports.

Explanation:

• The text clearly states that the VETS approach aims to "foster the transmission of sport values, ethics and integrity among youth, sport organizations and the society at large." It is an educational and ethical initiative.

10. In the context of COP10, the term "States Parties" refers to:

(a) Political parties in a coalition government.

(b) Countries that have ratified the International Convention against Doping in Sport.

(c) States within a federal country like India.

(d) The founding members of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Explanation:

• In international law, "States Parties" refers to the sovereign countries that have expressed their consent to be bound by a treaty or convention through ratification, accession, or succession. Over 190 States Parties attended the COP10 session.