CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who signed MOU with National Medicinal Plant Board?
A
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED)
B
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
C
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
D
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NMPB and CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow Signed MoU to promote the production of Medicinal Plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to promote medicinal plants sector, Government of India set up National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) on 24th November 2000. Currently the board is working under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy), Government of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -(Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, CEO, NMPB, explaining to Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and His Royal Highness Prince Charls about Medicinal uses of Magnolia champaca ( Champa) and many other important Medical Plants at President house. Prof.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has been established by Government of India to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and cultivation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under this scheme, subsidy at the rate of 75%, 50%, and 30% of the cost of its cultivation is offered for the cultivation of 140 prioritized medicinal plants on farmer’s land.

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