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Sushruta

Source: ITSubject: Art and Culture Context: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, widely considered the oldest surgical college in the world, unveiled a 90-kilogram bronze statue to honor the ancient Indian physician Sushruta. Sushruta About Sushruta: Who He Was? Sushruta is a legendary ancient Indian physician and surgeon who is widely celebrated …

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Acharya Charaka and Sage Sushruta

Syllabus: Traditional Medicine Source:  ANI Context: The Vice-President of India inaugurated statues of Acharya Charaka and Sage Sushruta at Goa’s Raj Bhavan, as part of an initiative to promote India’s ancient medical heritage. About Acharya Charaka and Sage Sushruta: About Acharya Charaka: Identity & Period: Charaka (c. 100 BCE–200 CE) was a legendary Ayurvedic physician …

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Ayurveda Day

Source:  ET Context: The Government of India has officially declared 23rd September as Ayurveda Day through a Gazette notification. About Ayurveda Day: What it is: Ayurveda Day is a national observance to honour India’s ancient system of medicine and promote it as a scientific and holistic health tradition. New Celebration Date: From 2025 onwards, 23rd …

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