Q. The ‘Sowa-Rigpa’ system, seen in the news recently, is:

[A] A traditional martial art form of South India

[B] A system of Tibetan traditional medicine recognized by the Government of India and widely practiced in the Himalayan regions

[C] A festival celebrated in the North-East to mark the sowing season

[D] An ancient Vedic astronomic observation practice

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Sowa-Rigpa, also known as the Amchi or Tibetan system of medicine, is one of the oldest, living and well-documented medical traditions. It is prevalent in Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal (Darjeeling), and is officially recognized as a traditional medical system by the Ministry of AYUSH.

Source: PIB

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