AHCI 2016 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The underlying objective of ‘Advantage Health Care India 2016 (AHCI 2016)’ is a conglomeration of 5Ts. Which of the following are the 5Ts?

1) Tradition
2) Tourism
3) Trade

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
The objective of this international summit is to promote India as a Premier Global Healthcare Destination and to enable streamlined medical services exports from India. This underlying objective is a unique conglomeration of 5Ts, namely.

  • Tradition – promoting AYUSH and wellness industry
  • Technology – promoting technologically advanced medical treatment in India
  • Tourism – encouraging people to travel to India for medical value reasons
  • Talent – showcasing globally renowned Indian talent in healthcare sector
  • Trade – creating unique B2B institutionalized linkages.
2)   ‘Advantage Health Care India 2016 (AHCI 2016)’, an International Summit on Medical Value Travel is a initiative by

1) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
2) FICCI
3) Ministry of Tourism

a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1, 2

Explanation:

  • ‘Advantage Health Care India 2016 (AHCI 2016)’ is an International Summit on Medical Value Travel with the aim of ‘Promoting Healthcare Services Exports from India’.
  • AHCI is an initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India in association with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC).
  • The event is being supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and NABH. Tourism Ministry supports it but it is initiative of Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
  • The medical value travel industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing segment of tourism industry despite the global economic downturn. India is emerging as a preferred healthcare destination for patients across the globe.

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