Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 5
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 41–50 of 180
National Nutrition Week is observed during which period?
Correct Answer: B. First week of September
National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1-7 every year to create awareness about the importance of nutrition for good health. The theme changes every year focusing on different aspects of nutrition. Ministry of Women and Child Development organizes various programmes during this week as part of POSHAN 2.0 campaign. POSHAN Pakhwada is also organized in March every year for intensive nutrition outreach.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) Phase I established AIIMS in how many cities?
Correct Answer: B. 6 cities
PMSSY Phase I established 6 new AIIMS in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, and Rishikesh to ensure availability of quality tertiary healthcare in underserved regions of India. These AIIMS started functioning from 2012 onwards. Subsequently, more AIIMS have been established in Phase II, III, and subsequent phases to expand tertiary healthcare access.
Which scheme was launched to provide iron tablets to pregnant women and children to combat anemia?
Correct Answer: B. National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI)
National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI) was launched in 2013 to address the high prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in India across all age groups. It prescribes Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation for children (6 months-5 years), adolescents, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. NIPI was later integrated into Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy under POSHAN 2.0 to provide a comprehensive approach.
What is the full form of ASHA in the context of rural health?
Correct Answer: A. Accredited Social Health Activist
ASHA stands for Accredited Social Health Activist. ASHA workers are trained community health volunteers who bridge the gap between community and health services under NRHM/NHM. Each ASHA is typically a female resident of the village, literate up to 8th standard, and in the age group of 25-45 years. They receive performance-based incentives for facilitating services related to reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health.
Har Ghar Dastak campaign was launched under which programme?
Correct Answer: B. COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
Har Ghar Dastak (Door-to-Door) campaign was launched in November 2021 as part of India's COVID-19 vaccination drive to ensure no one is left behind. Under this campaign, health workers visited households to identify and vaccinate unvaccinated and partially vaccinated persons. The campaign was particularly targeted at remote and hard-to-reach areas and contributed significantly to achieving high vaccination coverage in India.
National Deworming Day is observed on which date?
Correct Answer: B. February 10
National Deworming Day (NDD) is observed on February 10 every year to de-worm children aged 1-19 years across India by administering albendazole tablets. The programme is implemented by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development. NDD aims to eliminate Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) from India as part of the National Health Mission.
iDECIDE digital awareness initiative is related to which health programme?
Correct Answer: B. Decision-making for healthy eating (FSSAI)
iDECIDE (Informed Decision for Citizens through Encouraging Intake of Diet Everyday) is a digital awareness initiative by FSSAI under the Eat Right India movement to help citizens make informed dietary choices. FSSAI also launched Clean Street Food Hub initiative and Blissful Hygienic Offering to God (BHOG) initiative under Eat Right India. FSSAI Food Fortification programme addresses micronutrient deficiencies through fortified staple foods.
The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme provides free dialysis to which category of patients?
Correct Answer: B. BPL kidney patients
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme was launched in 2016-17 to provide free dialysis services to BPL (Below Poverty Line) patients suffering from kidney diseases. The programme is implemented through District Hospitals with PPP model where private partners provide dialysis services. Beneficiaries can avail free dialysis sessions at government hospitals, reducing the financial burden of chronic kidney disease treatment.
Under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), what services are provided at Anganwadi centres?
Correct Answer: B. Supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, health check-up, immunization, nutrition and health education, referral services
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) provides six services at Anganwadi centres: supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, health check-up, immunization, nutrition and health education, and referral services. ICDS is the world's largest programme for early childhood development serving children aged 0-6 years and pregnant/lactating women. It has a network of over 13 lakh Anganwadi centres across India.
National Health Policy 2017 sets a target for government health expenditure as what percentage of GDP?
Correct Answer: C. 2.5% of GDP
National Health Policy 2017 aims to raise government health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025. Currently India spends about 1.2-1.8% of GDP on public health. The policy emphasizes universal health coverage, addressing social determinants of health, and integrating AYUSH into mainstream healthcare. The policy replaced the National Health Policy of 2002.