Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 10
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 91–100 of 180
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) functions under which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) was established in 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act 2005 and functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. NCPCR is the apex body for monitoring implementation of child rights in India including Right to Education, child health, nutrition, protection from exploitation, and trafficking. It oversees schemes like Mission Vatsalya and POSHAN 2.0.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana beneficiaries receive treatment at which type of hospitals?
Correct Answer: C. Both government and empanelled private hospitals
PM-JAY beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment at both government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals across India. As of 2024, over 27,000 hospitals are empanelled under PM-JAY. The portability feature allows beneficiaries to access treatment at any empanelled hospital anywhere in India. All empanelled hospitals must display PM-JAY information and cannot deny treatment to eligible beneficiaries.
Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHSND) is organized on which day at village level?
Correct Answer: D. As determined by AWW/ASHA
Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHSND) - formerly called Village Health and Nutrition Day (VHND) - is organized once a month at the village level at Anganwadi Centres to provide integrated health, nutrition, and sanitation services to pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children. The specific date is determined locally by the Anganwadi Worker (AWW), ASHA, and ANM. VHSND was introduced under NRHM.
SNEHI initiative under National Mental Health Programme is focused on?
Correct Answer: B. School Mental Health programme
School Mental Health Programme initiatives aim to address mental health issues among school children. National Mental Health Programme includes components for school mental health under DMHP. The Manodarpan initiative was launched during COVID-19 to provide psychosocial support to students. NIMHANS runs various school mental health programmes. Mental health literacy and counseling in schools is a growing priority under NMHP.
National Health Mission includes Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A) strategy launched in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2013
RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health) strategy was launched in 2013 to address the unfinished agenda of child survival, maternal health, and population stabilization. The '+A' component added Adolescent Health into the existing RMNCH framework. It recognizes the continuum of care concept ensuring services across the lifecycle. Adolescent health services are delivered through Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK).
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was launched in which year and focuses on which age group?
Correct Answer: B. 2013, 10-19 years
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) was launched in 2013 focusing on adolescents aged 10-19 years who constitute about 21% of India's population (253 million). RKSK addresses six key domains: nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, substance misuse, non-communicable diseases, mental health, and injuries and violence. Adolescent-friendly health clinics (AFHCs) and peer educator programmes are key components.
National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) aims to eliminate IDD by ensuring salt iodization coverage of?
Correct Answer: D. 100%
National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) aims to ensure 100% coverage of iodized salt for human consumption. The programme was launched in 1962 and is one of the oldest disease control programmes in India. Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act and Food Safety and Standards Act mandates use of iodized salt. Iodine Deficiency Disorders include goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, and cognitive impairment.
PM-JAY Sehat scheme extended PM-JAY coverage to all residents of which Union Territory?
Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
PM-JAY Sehat (Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine) was launched in December 2020 to extend PM-JAY benefits to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir, not just SECC beneficiaries. This makes all residents of J&K eligible for ₹5 lakh health insurance under PM-JAY. It was the first time PM-JAY was extended to cover all residents of a state/UT regardless of income.
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) functions under which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is the national institution for disease surveillance, epidemic investigation, and public health research under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NCDC was established in 1963 (as National Institute of Communicable Diseases) and renamed in 2009. It operates the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) which monitors disease outbreaks across India.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2004
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) was launched in November 2004 with World Bank assistance to strengthen/maintain decentralised laboratory-based disease surveillance. IDSP collects data at district, state, and central level through a network of surveillance units and public health labs. It operates a 24-hour call centre at NCDC for disease outbreak alerts and rapid response. IDSP played a crucial role during COVID-19 surveillance.