AYUSHEXCIL and Spices Board Sign MoU to Launch 'Spice and Heal' Global Export Campaign
The partnership introduces a specialized marketing and branding initiative titled 'Spice and Heal' to elevate global awareness of Ayurvedic formulations and health benefits of medicinal spices.
This collaboration aligns with India's foreign trade policy goals to significantly boost the export of non-traditional agricultural and healthcare products.
Key Facts / Static GK
Spices Board Chairperson: D. Sathiyan
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Q Practice Quiz — 29 May 2026
1. Who has recently been elected as the Prime Minister of Slovenia, marking their fourth term in office?
Explanation: Slovenia's parliament has voted to bring back right-wing politician Janez Jansa as the Prime Minister, which marks his fourth term in this position.
2. With reference to the 51st PRAGATI meeting, consider the following statements: 1. PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. 2. The platform is designed to integrate the Central and State Governments for project monitoring. 3. During the 51st meeting, a cumulative investment of nearly Rs 30,000 crore across nine states was reviewed. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: All three statements are correct. PRAGATI is a multi-purpose, multi-modal platform launched in 2015 to enable proactive governance and timely implementation by integrating central and state efforts. The 51st meeting reviewed 7 projects worth Rs 30,000 crore across 9 states.
3. Sikkim recently became the ________ State in India and the ________ from the North-East region to receive the President's Police Colour.
Explanation: Sikkim became the 15th State in India and the 3rd state from the North-East region to receive the prestigious President's Police Colour.
4. Which body serves as the regulator for overseeing insolvency proceedings and entities under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in India?
Explanation: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is the regulatory body established under the IBC on October 1, 2016, to oversee insolvency proceedings and regulate insolvency professionals.
5. The 'Spice and Heal' campaign, recently launched to enhance India's leadership in medicinal wellness and traditional spices, is a joint initiative of which of the following organizations?
Explanation: AYUSHEXCIL and the Spices Board of India signed an MoU to promote global wellness exports and launch a new branding campaign named 'Spice and Heal'.
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