Question- Recently, The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) has decided to adopt the acronym “AYUSH” as a word, both in the English and Hindi languages, for scientific and technical purposes. In which year this commission was established?
(a) 1958
(b) 1960
(c) 1966
(d) 1973
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On May 18th, 2018, The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) has decided to adopt the acronym “AYUSH” as a word, both in the English and Hindi languages, for scientific and technical purposes.
- The CSTT adopted the acronym as a word based on a proposal of the Ministry of AYUSH.
- The ministry in the release said “AYUSH” became popular as the acronym for five traditional systems of medicine — Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
- It is known that the CSTT was formed in 1960 by a resolution of the Government of India under the proviso to clause (4) of Article 344 of the Constitution with the objective to evolve and define scientific and technical terms in Hindi and all Indian languages.
- Its aim is to develop and define scientific and technical terms in Hindi and all Indian languages, to publish glossaries, to prepare technical glossaries and encyclopedias, to coordinate with all states to ensure the uniformity of glossary in Hindi and other Indian languages. Etc.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/fullnews.aspx?news_id=9733774&catid=1
https://blogs.compliancecalendar.in/ayush-finds-a-place-in-english-language-2246
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/no-more-an-acronym-ayush-to-be-adopted-as-a-word-118051801258_1.html
https://medicaldialogues.in/no-more-an-acronym-ayush-to-be-adopted-as-a-word/