Who addressed the World Diabetes Day programme at the Embassy of India in Rome?
- A.The Union Health Minister
- B.Dr Jitendra Singh
- C.The Ambassador of India to Italy
- D.The Union Minister of Ayush
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Explanation
The correct answer is Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, who is a diabetologist and professor as well as a minister. He spoke at the programme during his official visit to Italy from 11 to 15 November 2026. Option A names the ministry that would ordinarily lead a health observance, which is exactly why it is a strong distractor here. Option C is tempting because the event was held at the Embassy of India, but the address at the programme came from the visiting minister. Option D draws on his reference to the Ministry of Ayush as part of India's integrated approach to lifestyle disease since 2014. Remember his portfolio exactly, since questions often test the Independent Charge detail.
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Practice Questions
What is the theme of World Diabetes Day marked by the Indian Embassy in Rome this year?
- A.Diabetes and Well-being
- B.Early Action on Diabetes
- C.Access to Diabetes Care
- D.Education to Protect Tomorrow
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Speaking at the observance, Dr Jitendra Singh said this theme captures the whole spirit of the strategies needed to check the rapid spread of the disease, namely proactive early detection, timely intervention and strict control of blood glucose levels through both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical measures.
Read the full explanation →Which of these was cited by the Minister as part of India's integrated approach to lifestyle-related disease?
- A.Observance of the International Day of Yoga on 21 June
- B.A ban on all sugar imports
- C.A national diabetes cess
- D.Compulsory sports in all workplaces
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Dr Jitendra Singh listed it with the establishment of the Ministry of Ayush and the opening of wellness centres as part of an integrated and holistic approach adopted since 2014 towards metabolic disorders and lifestyle-related diseases, noting that the day followed a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the…
Read the full explanation →Who is the Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Ayush quoted on National Naturopathy Day 2026?
- A.Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
- B.Shri Prataprao Jadhav
- C.Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
- D.Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda
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The announcement describes him as Union Minister of State with Independent Charge for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and quotes him saying that the emphasis is on strengthening the scientific foundation of naturopathy through credible research, quality education and responsible integration with conventional healthcare.
Read the full explanation →Where will the 9th National Naturopathy Day be observed on 18 November 2026?
- A.Nisarg Gram, Pune
- B.Jhajjar, Haryana
- C.Nagamangala, Karnataka
- D.New Delhi
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The Ministry of Ayush has said the 9th National Naturopathy Day will be marked on 18 November 2026 at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, which is located at Nagamangala in Karnataka.
Read the full explanation →What is the theme of National Naturopathy Day 2026?
- A.Yoga for One Earth, One Health
- B.Prakrutik Chikitsa, Swasth Bharat
- C.Naturopathy for Healthy Ageing
- D.Fit India, Fit Future
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The Ministry of Ayush has fixed this as the theme of the 9th National Naturopathy Day, to be observed on 18 November 2026 at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, Nagamangala, Karnataka.
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