Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 12
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 111–120 of 180
National Nutrition Survey (NNS) 2016-18 was conducted by which organization?
Correct Answer: A. ICMR
National Nutrition Survey (NNS) 2016-18 was conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF. It was the first comprehensive national nutrition survey covering children 0-19 years, women 20-49 years, and men 20-49 years. The survey covered clinical, biochemical, and dietary assessment of nutritional status across all states of India.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a cashless scheme - what does cashless mean?
Correct Answer: B. Patient does not pay at empanelled hospital - insurance company pays directly to hospital
Under PM-JAY cashless model, the beneficiary does not pay at the empanelled hospital for covered treatments. Instead, the hospital directly claims reimbursement from PM-JAY (National Health Authority/State Health Agency). Beneficiaries present their PM-JAY card or biometric ID for treatment verification. This eliminates the financial barrier of out-of-pocket payments for poor families needing hospitalization.
Kishor Swasthya Manch and SAATHIYA initiative are related to which programme?
Correct Answer: B. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)
Kishor Swasthya Manch (Adolescent Health Forums) and SAATHIYA (peer education) initiative are key components of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK). Peer educators (SAATHIYAs) are trained adolescents who promote health-seeking behavior among their peers. Adolescent-Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) provide confidential health services to adolescents. SAATHIYA Resource Kit provides age-appropriate information on health and well-being to adolescents.
e-Sanjeevani platform launched by MoHFW is a national?
Correct Answer: B. Telemedicine platform for Doctor-to-Doctor and Doctor-to-Patient consultations
e-Sanjeevani is India's national telemedicine platform launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It has two variants: e-Sanjeevani (Doctor-to-Doctor hub-and-spoke model) and e-Sanjeevani OPD (Doctor-to-Patient model). Launched fully in November 2019 (D2D) and April 2020 (D2P during COVID), it has facilitated over 12 crore teleconsultations making it one of the world's largest telemedicine services.
PM ABHIM (Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2021
PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was launched on October 25, 2021 from Varanasi with an outlay of ₹64,180 crore over 5 years (2021-2026). The mission aims to fill critical gaps in public health infrastructure at primary, secondary, and tertiary care levels. Key components include Health and Wellness Centres, Block PHCs, integrated district public health labs, and critical care hospital blocks in districts with high caseloads.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has what connection with health schemes?
Correct Answer: B. It enables DBT of health benefits to beneficiaries' bank accounts
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has a critical enabling role in health schemes by providing bank accounts to all households for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of health-related cash benefits. JSY payments, maternity benefits under PMMVY, Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana TB nutrition support, and other health cash benefits reach beneficiaries through PMJDY accounts. PMJDY accounts also come with ₹2 lakh accidental insurance and ₹30,000 life insurance.
National Deafness Prevention and Control Programme targets what percentage reduction in preventable deafness?
Correct Answer: B. 50% reduction
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) targets 50% reduction in the prevalence of deafness in India. Key interventions include newborn hearing screening, school-based screening, provision of hearing aids, and cochlear implants. The programme also trains ENT specialists and audiologists. India has about 6.3% population with hearing impairment, and early detection through newborn screening is emphasized.
Aarogya Setu app was launched during COVID-19 for which purpose?
Correct Answer: B. Contact tracing and COVID-19 information dissemination
Aarogya Setu app was launched on April 2, 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic for contact tracing using Bluetooth and GPS technology. It alerts users if they have been in close contact with COVID-positive persons and provides health information and guidelines. The app was developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC) in record time and had over 20 crore downloads. It was later integrated with CoWIN for vaccination status display.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides portability meaning?
Correct Answer: B. Beneficiaries can access treatment at empanelled hospitals anywhere in India
PM-JAY provides portability meaning beneficiaries can access cashless treatment at any empanelled hospital anywhere in India, not just in their home state. This is particularly beneficial for migrant workers, students, and persons who fall ill in a different state. The cashless portable treatment feature distinguishes PM-JAY from state-specific health insurance schemes that lack portability.
POSHAN Abhiyaan targets to reduce what specific indicator by 2 percentage points per year?
Correct Answer: C. Stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight
POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) targets to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anemia, and low birth weight by 2% per year (and stunting by 3% per year) through better surveillance and real-time interventions. The mission focuses on children under 6 years, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls. India's NFHS-5 data (2019-21) shows progress: child stunting reduced from 38.4% to 35.5%, though pace needs acceleration.