India and which country to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’?

August 2, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2 August 2021

India and which country to conduct clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’?

A. UK

B. US

C. Japan

D. Australia

Explanation:

The Ministry of Ayush has collaborated with the UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) to conduct a study on ‘Ashwagandha’ for promoting recovery from COVID-19. ‘Ashwagandha’ (Withania somnifera), commonly known as ‘Indian winter cherry’, is a traditional Indian herb that boosts energy, reduces stress and makes the immune system stronger.