Question: In which state recently, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) and the Indian Yoga Association for joint promotion of Yoga, Health and Spiritual Tourism in the areas related to the Krishna Circuit?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Haryana
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- On April 29th, 2018, a MoU was signed between the PhD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and the Indian Yoga Association to jointly promote Yoga, Health and Spiritual Tourism in the Krishna Circuit in Uttar Pradesh.
- Krishna Circuit is one of the 13 thematic circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
- In this circuit, 12 destinations related to Lord Krishna include Dwarka (Gujarat), Kurukshetra (Haryana), Nathdwara, Jaipur and Sikar (Rajasthan) Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan (Uttar Pradesh) and Puri (Odisha).
- The Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations has been signed to promote yoga in the above six destinations in Uttar Pradesh.
- According to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, both the organizations will strive to provide a spiritual tourism experience to domestic and international travelers.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/mou-signed-between-phdcci-indian-yoga-association-to-promote-yoga-118042900600_1.html
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mou-signed-between-phdcci-indian-yoga-association-to-promote-yoga201804292115480002/