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Ayush Ahaar Initiative

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This initiative is relevant for understanding government efforts in public health, promotion of traditional knowledge, preventive healthcare, and addressing the growing challenge of lifestyle diseases. It connects to themes of social welfare and cultural heritage.

The Ayush Ahaar Initiative is a government program under the Ministry of Ayush aimed at promoting healthy dietary practices rooted in India's traditional knowledge systems, integrating principles from Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy for holistic well-being.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

Promotes nutritious and balanced dietary practices inspired by traditional Indian knowledge systems.

Purpose

Aims to raise awareness about the importance of food and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and combat lifestyle-related diseases.

Implementation

Implemented by the Ministry of Ayush as part of its broader wellness initiatives.

Examples

Includes preparations like millet dhokla, makhana kheer with jaggery, and herbal beverages.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of AyushImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Government initiative by Ministry of Ayush.
  • Focuses on traditional Indian dietary practices.
  • Aims to promote wellness and prevent lifestyle diseases.
  • Emphasizes nutritious, wholesome, and balanced eating.
  • Part of broader efforts to integrate Ayush principles into daily life.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2021Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a glo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactatin...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2017Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactatin...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Purpose or function of a policy tool, Factual recall

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Welfare Schemes & Social PoliciesSocial Justice & Development
Prelims 2016· Purpose or function of a policy tool, Factual recall

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Open question
Prelims 2017· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Open question

Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactatin...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Gov...

Open question

Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactatin...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2021· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Water Credit’, consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a glo...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question

Consider the following statements : Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotiv...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Open question

Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Inaugurated Prakriti Café at Ayush Bhawan

22 Jul 2026 · A Ministry of Ayush initiative promoting traditional Indian dietary practices to foster wellness, combat lifestyle diseases, and raise awareness about mindful nutrition.

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