PM addresses 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
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What happened
- The PM gave the closing address at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi [PIB].
Background
- WHO’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine is located at Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Why it matters
- India wants evidence-based standards so AYUSH can be traded globally.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-19): the PM gave the closing address at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- India wants evidence-based standards so AYUSH can be traded globally.
Quotable data pointThe PM gave the closing address at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
PIB: MoHFW: WHO Traditional Medicine Summit, 19 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: WHO GCTM.
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WHO GCTM location
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Summit edition
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Venue
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: MoHFW: WHO Traditional Medicine Summit, 19 Dec 2025
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