Current Affairs - May 15

In today's article, you will read:

• 'Simhastha Declaration' released in ujjain
• Beijing to host first world conference on tourism for development.
• India inked Project Collaboration Agreement with WHO to promote traditional medicine.
• U R Roa, first Indian in International Astronautical Federation's Hall of Fame'.

'Simhastha Declaration' released in Ujjain

Prime Minster Narendra Modi along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on 14 May 2016 released 'Simhastha Declaration' at Ninora village in Ujjain. Both leaders addressed the concluding session of the 3 day International Vichar Mahakumbh for the month-long Simhastha Mela.

Simhastha Declaration has 51 sacred points for betterment of mankind that will start new discourse not only in India but around the world. It is also a prescription on how a duty-centred system that had been the origin of Indian philosophy of life is relevant in today's India. Apart form this, PM Modi also appealed saints to hold Vichar Kumbh every year with devotees and discuss issues like the need to plant trees or educate the girl child.

Questions:

• PM Modi along with which country's president released 'Simhastha Declaration'?
• International Vichar Mahakumbh was organised at which place?
• Who is the president of Srilanka?

Answers:

• Srilanka
• Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
• Maithripala Sirisena

Beijing to host first world conference on tourism for development

The First World Conference on Tourism for Development will be held in Beijing, China from 18th to 21st of May, 2016. The conference aim to advancing the contribution of tourism to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) under the theme 'Tourism for Peace and Development'.

The conference will be organized by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the world Tourism Organization of United Nations (UNWTO). On this occasion, China, as chair of the G20, will also host the 7th T20, will also host the 7th T20 Minister's Meeting under the theme 'Sustainable Tourism - An Effective Tool for Inclusive Development'.

Questions:

• Which city will host first world conference on tourism?
• What is the theme of the conference?

Answers:

• Beijing 
• Tourism for Peace and Development

India inked Project Collaboration Agreement with WHO to promote traditional medicine.

India has signed a historic Project Collaboration Agreement (PCA) with World Health Organization (WHO) for cooperation on promoting the quality, safety and effectiveness of service provision in traditional and complementary medicine.

It has been signed between Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH - Ajit M Sharan & Assistant Director-General, Health Systems and Innovations WHO - Dr. Marie Kieny. PCA for the period 2016-2020 will contribute to the global promotion of traditional Indian Systems of Medicine. It will deliver for the first time WHO benchmark document for training in Yoga, and WHO benchmarks for practice in Ayurveda, Unani and Panchakarma.

Questions:

• India has recently Inked and agreement with which organisation to promote traditional medicine?
• For what period PCA will contribute to the global promotion of traditional Indian Systems of Medicine?

Answers:

• WHO
• 2016-2020

U R Rao, first Indian in International Astronautical Federation's 'Hall of Fame'

Former ISRO scientist and Professor Udupi Ramachandra Rao will be honoured with the 2016 IAF Hall of Fame Award by the International Astronautical federations for his immense contribution to the progress of astronautics. This honour consists of a permanent gallery of these personalities, including a citation, biographical information and a picture, in a special part of the IAF web presence.

Also, this year's 67th International Astronautical Congress will be held in Mexico later this year. UR Rao was awarded with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1976. The International space advocacy organisation head quartered in Paris, and founded in 1951.

Questions:

• Who will be honoured with 2016 IAF Hall of Fame Award?
• The 67th International Astronautical Congress will be held at which place?
• International space advocacy organisation head quartered in which city?

Answers

• Udupi Ramachandra Rao 
• Mexico 
• Paris

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