CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) is establishing world’s first and only Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat by signing a Host Country agreement between the Government of India and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Detailed explanation-3: -The new WHO centre will be established in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. While Jamnagar will serve as the hub, the new centre is being designed to engage and benefit all regions of the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Global Centre for Traditional Medicine was set up by World Health Organisation in Jamnagar,Gujarat,India to promote Traditional Medicines as system of treatment for various ailments. The foundation stone for the centre was laid down by Prime Minister of India Mr.

Detailed explanation-5: -The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) is a knowledge centre for traditional medicine.