Q. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) project was launched in which of the following language/languages?
1.Hindi
2.English
3.French
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) project was initiated in 2001 with a collaboration between the CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH (erstwhile Department of Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy).

  • TKDL database contains more than 3.9 lakh formulations/ practices from the Indian systems of medicine AYUSH (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa Rigpa) and Yoga in digitized format.
  • It is in five languages: English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish.
  • It is available to only patent examiners through TKDL Access (Non-disclosure) Agreement.

Source: FORUMIAS