India and Mauritius sign MoU

Question: Recently India has signed an MoU with Mauritius on cooperation in which of the following field?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Traditional system of medicine and Homoeopathy.
(c) Information technology
(d) None of these
Ans (b)
Related facts:

  • According to the Press Information Bureau release dated 19 April 2016 India has signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mauritius on cooperation in the field of traditional system of medicine and Homoeopathy.
  • The MoU was signed during the recent visit of Minster of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) and Health & Family Welfare, Shripad Yesso Naik to Mauritius.
  • This MoU will promote cooperation in the field of traditional system of health and medicine between the two countries which already share these traditions due to our unique historical and cultural ties.
  • The MoU envisages exchange of experts, supply of traditional medicinal substances, joint research and development and recognition of the traditional systems of health and medicine in both countries.

Reference:

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=138966