National Naturopathy Day (18 Nov) to be observed in Karnataka – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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National Naturopathy Day (18 Nov) to be observed in Karnataka – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Why is 18 November National Naturopathy Day?

Correct Answer: A [Gandhi became life member of a nature-cure trust (1945)]

Explanation:

Gandhi became a life member of the trust on 18 Nov 1945; the AYUSH Ministry has marked the day since 2018.

2.  
Where is CRIYN, venue of the 9th National Naturopathy Day (2026)?

Correct Answer: B [Nagamangala, Karnataka]

Explanation:

The Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN), Nagamangala (Mandya district). Theme: "Prakrutik Chikitsa, Swasth Bharat".

3.  
Where is the AYUSH Ministry's National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN)?

Correct Answer: C [Pune]

Explanation:

NIN is in Pune at "Bapu Bhavan" – Dr Dinshaw Mehta's former nature-cure clinic where Gandhi stayed. (The Nisargopachar Ashram is at Urulikanchan, near Pune.) Chennai has the National Institute of Siddha (Tambaram).

4.  
In the acronym AYUSH, what does "S" stand for?

Correct Answer: D [Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa]

Explanation:

AYUSH = Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy. Siddha is Tamil Nadu's ancient system (the 18 Siddhars).

5.  
In which year was the first National Naturopathy Day observed?

Correct Answer: D [2018]

Explanation:

First observed in 2018, so 2026 is the 9th. AYUSH became a separate ministry on 9 November 2014.

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