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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has signed an agreement with World Health Organisation for promotion of traditional systems of medicine, including Yoga and Ayurveda, globally.
A
India
B
US
C
Russia
D
China
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India today signed an agreement to establish the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ayurveda is recognized in Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, UAE, Colombia, Malaysia, Switzerland, South Africa, Cuba, Tanzania. Romania, Hungary, Latvia, Serbia and Slovenia are 5 countries of European Union (EU), where Ayurvedic treatment is regulated.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Prime Minister and Government of India are supporting the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, as a global good and in the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam: the world is one family.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Ayurveda as a traditional medicine system along with conventional medicine systems of other countries. The organisation realised the importance and role of the traditional medicinal system in the healthcare sector.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nepal, Bhutan Nepal is the first country to execute a National Policy on Ayurveda.

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