National Dental Commission Established to Revamp Dental Education in India
The new regulatory body is structured with three autonomous boards dedicated to Undergraduate/Postgraduate education, Assessment/Rating, and Ethics/Registration.
Dr. Sanjay Tewari has been appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of the commission to lead its modernization and alignment with global standards.
Significance: This shift moves the sector towards a more transparent, ethics-driven, and merit-based regulatory environment for dental practitioners and institutions.
Key Facts / Static GK
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Preceding Body: Dental Council of India (DCI)
Practice Quiz — 24 March 2026
Q1. Regarding the 622nd RBI Central Board meeting, what is the specific timeframe designated for the 'Utkarsh 3.0' Medium-Term Strategy Framework?
Q2. Which specific body has been replaced by the newly formed National Dental Commission (NDC) as of March 2026?
Q3. Under the new PAN card rules effective from April 2026, what is the revised threshold for mandatory PAN reporting for property purchase or sale transactions?
Q4. As per the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which country is ranked as the most impacted by terrorism globally?
Q5. Whose record did PM Narendra Modi surpass to become the longest-serving elected head of government in India as of March 2026?
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