India and Global Community to Observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23 Highlighting Research, Innovation, and Welfare
Distilled Policy Brief
- India and the world will observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, focusing on the theme of a healthy future through evidence, research, innovation, and community welfare.
- The national event in Nagpur will witness the launch of the first-ever report on the Ayush service sector prepared by RIS, alongside safety dossiers on Gokshura and Chandrasur.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The 11th Ayurveda Day is observed on September 23, featuring the launch of the CCRAS-AGNI web portal and the first report on the Ayush service sector prepared by RIS.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, integrated with modern research and evidence, in reducing the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and achieving Vision 2047 goals.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 11th Ayurveda Day observed on September 23, 2026: 1. The national event featured the launch of the first-ever report on the Ayush service sector prepared by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). 2. Safety dossiers on Gokshura and Chandrasur were released during the event held in Nagpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. The 11th Ayurveda Day national event in Nagpur witnessed the launch of the first-ever report on the Ayush service sector prepared by RIS, alongside safety dossiers on Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Chandrasur (Lepidium sativum).
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.