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Ministry of Ayush

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Understanding the institutional framework for health and traditional medicine in India, the government's role in promoting indigenous systems, and its various welfare and public health initiatives is crucial for UPSC aspirants.

The Ministry of Ayush is a government ministry in India responsible for developing education, research, and propagation of indigenous alternative medicine systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH).

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Establishment

Established in 2014, previously a department under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Mandate

Responsible for policy formulation, research, and promotion of AYUSH systems.

Integration

Aims to integrate traditional medicine into public health and wellness strategies.

Initiatives

Oversees various initiatives like Ayush Ahaar and the National Ayush Mission.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Institutional roles and functions

Quick revision

  • Union Ministry for traditional medicine systems.
  • Covers Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy.
  • Focuses on education, research, and promotion.
  • Plays a key role in public health and wellness initiatives.
  • Established in 2014.

High-confidence PYQs

2025Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Indian PolityOpen question
2025Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Indian PolityOpen question
2025Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Indian PolityOpen question
2025Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Indian PolityOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Indian PolityOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

EconomyOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and ...

Indian PolityOpen question
2017Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedul...

Indian PolityOpen question
2016Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? 1. The river basin is the unit of planning and management. 2...

Environment & EcologyOpen question

Topic timeline

Constitutional & Statutory BodiesWelfare Schemes & Social Policies
Prelims 2016· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’? 1. The river basin is the unit of planning and management. 2...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedul...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

Consider the following statements 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and ...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitor...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

Open question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

Open question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

Open question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Open question
Prelims 2025· Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions

With reference to India, consider the following pairs: | Organization | Union Ministry | |--...

Open question

With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: | Organization | Some of its Functions | It Works Under | |--...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission of India are correct? I. It has recommended grants of ₹4,800...

Open question

Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted out...

Open question

Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Inaugurated Prakriti Café at Ayush Bhawan

22 Jul 2026 · A Union Ministry dedicated to the development, education, and promotion of India's traditional and alternative medicine systems (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) for public health and wellness.

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