Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 16
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 151–160 of 180
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) cumulative hospital admissions authorized have crossed?
Correct Answer: C. 7 crore
As of 2023-24, PM-JAY has authorized over 7 crore (70 million) hospital admissions since its launch in September 2018. The scheme has also saved the poor from financial catastrophe of out-of-pocket health expenditure estimated at over ₹1 lakh crore. PM-JAY has been most availed for cancer treatment, cardiac procedures, orthopedic procedures, and dialysis. Utilization is higher in states with better public awareness.
TB Mukt Panchayat initiative under PM TB Mukt Bharat aims to make panchayats TB-free through?
Correct Answer: B. Community participation, Ni-kshay Mitras, and local surveillance
TB Mukt Panchayat initiative engages gram panchayats in TB elimination efforts through community participation, appointment of Ni-kshay Mitras (persons/organizations supporting TB patients with nutrition, diagnostics, and vocational support), local surveillance, and ensuring treatment completion. Elected panchayat representatives and community leaders take ownership of TB elimination at village level. This decentralized approach supplements the health system's efforts.
National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR) in Bengaluru provides data for which disease?
Correct Answer: B. Cancer registration and NCDs
National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR) in Bengaluru is under ICMR and coordinates cancer data collection through Population-Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) and Hospital-Based Cancer Registries (HBCRs). NCDIR publishes National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) reports on cancer incidence and patterns in India. It also coordinates NCD surveillance and epidemiological research.
Who among the following is associated with founding the Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI)?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. K L Wig
Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) was founded by Dr. K L Wig and other physicians in 1970 as the apex body of voluntary health organizations in India. VHAI works on primary healthcare, community health, health policy advocacy, and community health education. It brings together over 4,000 NGOs working in health sector. VHAI publishes 'Health for the Millions' journal and advocates for health equity.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana AB PM-JAY covers pre-existing conditions from which day?
Correct Answer: C. Day 1 (from day of enrollment)
One of the key features of PM-JAY is that it covers all pre-existing diseases from Day 1 of enrollment, unlike private insurance policies that typically have waiting periods of 1-4 years for pre-existing conditions. This feature is crucial for poor beneficiaries who often have long-standing health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. This design makes PM-JAY truly inclusive for vulnerable populations.
State Health Agency (SHA) implements PM-JAY at state level and is also known as?
Correct Answer: C. State Health Assurance Society or State Health Agency
State Health Agency (SHA) or State Health Assurance Society implements PM-JAY at the state level. SHA signs MoU with NHA (central level) and empanels hospitals, conducts awareness activities, manages claims, and monitors implementation. SHA also implements state-specific topup schemes. In states where PM-JAY is merged with state health scheme, SHA manages the combined scheme.
National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NPNCD) - what is the Government of India's target for screening NCDs?
Correct Answer: B. Screening of 30+ year population at HWCs under Ayushman Bharat
Under Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs), population-based screening for NCDs (Oral Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hypertension, Diabetes, and COPD) is conducted for all individuals above 30 years of age. This shifts from symptom-based to population-based NCD detection. Health and Wellness Centres provide CPHC (Comprehensive Primary Health Care) making NCD screening a routine community health service.
e-Sanjeevani OPD facilitated how many teleconsultations during COVID-19 and after?
Correct Answer: D. Over 12 crore (as of 2023)
e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform facilitated over 12 crore (120 million) teleconsultations since its launch, particularly accelerating during COVID-19 pandemic. India became the country with the largest government-run telemedicine service globally. e-Sanjeevani operates through over 85,000 HWCs that connect to hubs at district hospitals and medical colleges. The platform serves both urban and rural populations.
National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 2019-21 found TB prevalence at?
Correct Answer: C. 312 per lakh population
National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey (NTPS) 2019-21 found TB prevalence at 312 per 1 lakh population in India. This is significantly higher than earlier estimates, suggesting more TB burden. India revised its TB targets and strategies under NTEP based on this survey data. The survey was the first TB prevalence survey in India and covered 45,000 households across 28 states.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is under which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is an independent regulatory body constituted in August 1997 under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers for price fixation/revision of scheduled and de-scheduled drugs. NPPA implements Drug Price Control Order (DPCO) and monitors drug prices for essential medicines. NPPA has capped prices of over 800 essential medicines under NLEM (National List of Essential Medicines) and medical devices.