National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2019

Current context: Rajya Sabha has passed the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2019 on 18th March 2020.

• The National Commission for Homoeopathy Medicine Bill 2019 is also passed by Rajya Sabha on 18th March 2020 by voice vote.
• The two bills aim at providing a quality and affordable medical education system and ensure high-quality medical professionals in Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy.
• The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2019 was presented in Rajya Sabha on 7th January 2019 and seeks to repeal the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970.
• It also contains the provision for setting up a National Commission for Indian System of Medicine.
• The National Commission for Homoeopathy Medicine Bill 2019 seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973.
• It also proposes to constitute a National Commission for Homoeopathy.

Question: 

Q.1 Choose the correct statement about the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2019?

1. It seeks to repeal the Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970
2. It contains the provision for setting up a National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2