Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 6
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 51–60 of 180
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) provides health screening to children in which age group?
Correct Answer: B. 0-18 years
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was launched in 2013 to provide child health screening and early intervention services to children from birth to 18 years. Mobile Health Teams visit Anganwadi centres for children aged 0-6 years and government/government-aided schools for children aged 6-18 years. RBSK screens for 4 Ds: Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, and Developmental delays including disabilities.
National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) was conducted in which years?
Correct Answer: B. 2019-21
National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5) was conducted in 2019-21 covering all 36 states and UTs. NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted under the stewardship of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NFHS-5 data showed improvement in many health indicators: total fertility rate dropped to 2.0, infant mortality rate reduced to 35 per 1,000 live births, and full immunization coverage increased to 76.4%.
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) provides which benefits?
Correct Answer: B. Free and cashless treatment for pregnant women and sick neonates at government hospitals
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) was launched in 2011 to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for pregnant women and sick neonates (newborns). It entitles pregnant women to free delivery, C-section, medicines, diagnostics, blood transfusion, diet during hospital stay, and free transport from home to hospital and back. Sick newborns up to 30 days after birth are also entitled to free treatment at government facilities.
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) focuses on NCD prevention at which level?
Correct Answer: D. Community and primary level
NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke) focuses on NCD prevention and control at community and primary healthcare level by building capacity at district hospitals, CHCs, and PHCs. The programme was launched in 2010 with opportunistic screening, diagnosis, and management of common NCDs. It has been integrated into NHM and strengthened under Ayushman Bharat HWC scheme.
National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases merged with NHM focuses on how many major NCDs?
Correct Answer: B. 4 NCDs
The NPCDCS focuses on 4 major Non-Communicable Diseases: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), and Stroke. These four NCDs account for about 60% of all deaths in India. The programme promotes early detection through population-level screening and manages cases at multiple levels of healthcare. In 2017, the NCD programme was also expanded to include COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases.
Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra (PMAM) volunteers facilitate access under which scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra (PMAM) volunteers are trained health workers who help beneficiaries access healthcare under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY. They are stationed at empanelled hospitals to assist patients with paperwork, benefits verification, and navigation through the health system. PMAM volunteers receive incentives for facilitating PM-JAY services and are trained by National Health Authority.
Haemophilia Control Programme in India is supported by which international organization?
Correct Answer: C. World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)
India's Haemophilia Control Programme has been supported by World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) through its Humanitarian Aid Programme. Haemophilia patients require regular infusions of clotting factor concentrates which are expensive. The Government of India provides free treatment for haemophilia through Haemophilia Treatment Centres at major hospitals. The Haemophilia Society of India coordinates with government for comprehensive haemophilia care.
What does the 'U-Win' portal launched by the Government of India relate to?
Correct Answer: B. Universal Immunization Programme digital management system
U-Win (Universal Immunization through robust digital platform) is a digital system launched by the Ministry of Health to strengthen Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) through real-time tracking of beneficiaries, vaccines, and health workers. It helps ensure no child is missed in immunization and maintains digital immunization records. U-Win is part of the broader digital health infrastructure under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) creates which unique identifier for every citizen?
Correct Answer: B. Abha ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account)
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), launched on September 27, 2021, creates Abha ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) - a 14-digit unique health identifier for every citizen. Abha ID enables creation of a longitudinal health record of citizens that can be accessed by patients and authorized health providers. ABDM aims to build an integrated digital health infrastructure for India.
National Blindness Control Programme set a target to reduce prevalence of blindness to what percentage?
Correct Answer: B. 0.3%
National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) set a target to reduce prevalence of blindness from 1% to 0.3% by 2020. The programme focuses on cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, distribution of spectacles, and school eye health screening. India performs over 60 lakh cataract operations per year. The programme also covers glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and childhood blindness.