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National Dental Commission replaces DCI

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: National Dental Commission replaces DCI (GS2 · Health, 20 March 2026)

What happened

  • The government constituted the National Dental Commission and three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India, from 19 March 2026 [PIB].

Background

  • The framework took effect on the date of notification [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Separate autonomous boards for different functions is the design to remember.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Issues relating to development and management of health

  1. As per PIB (2026-03-20): the government constituted the National Dental Commission and three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India, from 19 March 2026.
  2. Separate autonomous boards for different functions is the design to remember.
Quotable data point

The government constituted the National Dental Commission and three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India, from 19 March 2026.

PIB: National Dental Commission, 20 Mar 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: NDC.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

National Dental Commission replaced

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: National Dental Commission, 20 Mar 2026

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