General - Current Affairs Questions and Answers for Q. 21086
Q. India signed an MOU with which country in the field of AYUSH?- Published on 20 Apr 16a. Maldives
b. Madagascar
c. Mauritius
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Mauritius
India has signed an MoU with Mauritius on cooperation in the field of traditional system of medicine and Homoeopathy. The MoU was signed during the visit of Minister of State for AYUSH(Independent Charge) and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik to Mauritius.
- This MoU will promote cooperation in the field of traditional system of health and medicine between the two countries which already share these traditions due to unique historical and cultural ties.
- It envisages exchange of experts, supply of traditional medicinal substances, joint research and development and recognition of the traditional systems of health and medicine in both countries.
- It also aims at popularising AYUSH.