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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the organization with which Union Tourism Ministry signed a Mou to promote responsible and sustainable tourism in the country
A
Association of Tourism Trade Organisations
B
Ecotourism Society of India
C
Ecotourism Services of India
D
Tourism Operation Society of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Culture & DoNER Shri G Kishan Reddy briefed the media on the first day of the International…

Detailed explanation-2: -ITDC came into existence in October 1966 and has been the prime mover in the progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main responsibilities of sustainable tourism include: Protecting the environment, natural resources, and wildlife. Providing socio-economic benefits for communities who live in tourist destinations. Conserving cultural heritage and creating authentic tourist experiences.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2002, the World Tourism Organization launched the Sustainable Tourism-Eliminating Poverty program. This initiative was launched in the context of the Millennium Development Goals, WTO experts considering that tourism can be an alternative in many regions of the world.

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