MoU between India and Italy

MoU between India and Italy

Question On cooperation in which of the following field, the Union Cabinet has recently given ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy?
(a) Air Transport
(b) Tax evasion
(c) Health and Medical Sciences
(d) Information Technology
Answer: (c) 
Related Facts:

  • On December 20th, 2017, the Union Cabinet has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medical Sciences.
  • The MoU was signed on 29thNovember, 2017 in New Delhi.
  • The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:-
  1. Exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts;
  2. Assistance in development of human resources and setting up of health care facilities;
  3. Short term training of human resources in health;
  4. Regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics   and exchange of information thereon;
  5. Promotion of business development opportunities in pharmaceuticals;
  6. Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies;
  7. Procurement of health equipment and pharmaceutical products;
  8. Collaboration in the prevention of NCDs of .mutual interest, such as neurocardiovascular diseases, cancer, COPDs, mental health and dementia, with an emphasis on SDG3 and related factors;
  9. Collaboration in the field of climate change impact on communicable diseases and vector borne diseases;
  10. Nutritional aspects of food intake, including malnutrition (over nutrition and undernutrition) in the light of the SDG2 and organization of nutritional services;
  11. Safety of production, transformation, distribution and food delivery;
  12. Research and training of food industry operators;
  13. Information and communication to citizens on hygiene and food safety and healthy eating habits; and
  14. Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
  • A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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