Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 7
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 61–70 of 180
National Oral Health Programme aims at which population?
Correct Answer: C. All age groups with focus on children, women, and elderly
National Oral Health Programme was launched to provide comprehensive oral healthcare to all age groups with special focus on vulnerable populations including children, women, and elderly. Oral diseases are common preventable conditions and poor oral health is linked to systemic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The programme includes oral health education, preventive services, and treatment at government hospitals.
Swasth Bharat Yatra (Cyclothon) for Eat Right movement covered what distance?
Correct Answer: B. 18,000 km across 17 states
Swasth Bharat Yatra (Cyclothon) was organized by FSSAI in 2018 and covered approximately 18,000 km across 17 states as part of the Eat Right India movement. The pan-India cycle rally promoted healthy eating habits, food safety awareness, and nutritious local foods. The Yatra engaged over 3 crore citizens and helped create awareness about safe, healthy, and sustainable food.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) covers how many day care treatments?
Correct Answer: C. 1,393
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers 1,393 medical and surgical procedures and 1,949 packages (as revised) covering both hospitalization and day care treatments across medical, surgical, and day care specialties. The scheme covers pre-hospitalization costs for 3 days and post-hospitalization costs for 15 days. All pre-existing diseases are covered from Day 1 under PM-JAY.
Kisan Diwas (National Farmers Day) is celebrated on which date related to a former PM who was also a farmer?
Correct Answer: A. December 23
Kisan Diwas (National Farmers Day) is celebrated on December 23, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-1987), who was known as a champion of farmers' rights. Though this is not a health scheme, the date is often confused with health-related commemorations. National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1, the birthday of Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) under NHM are used for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B. Providing healthcare to underserved and remote areas
Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) are deployed under National Health Mission (NHM) to provide healthcare services to remote, tribal, and underserved areas where regular health facilities are not easily accessible. They are equipped with diagnostic equipment, medicines, and staffed by doctors and paramedics. MMUs offer outpatient services, minor procedures, diagnostic tests, and referral services at the doorstep of underserved communities.
Which scheme provides free cochlear implant surgery to children with hearing impairment?
Correct Answer: C. ADIP Scheme (Assistance to Disabled Persons)
ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances) Scheme provides cochlear implant surgery to children below 5 years with severe to profound hearing loss free of cost. The scheme is implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. ADIP also provides aids and assistive devices to physically challenged persons including hearing aids, wheelchairs, tricycles, and Braille kits.
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: D. 2023
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was launched in July 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh with the aim of eliminating Sickle Cell Disease by 2047. The mission focuses on creating awareness, universal screening of 7 crore tribal population aged 0-40 years, and providing counseling and management. Tribal communities in states like MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh are most affected.
National Ambulance Services under NHM are available through which toll-free number?
Correct Answer: B. 102 and 108
National Ambulance Services under NHM operate through two toll-free numbers: 108 for emergency ambulance services and 102 for patient transport services (mainly for pregnant women and sick neonates). 108 ambulances provide basic life support and advanced life support in emergencies. The 104 mobile health service provides primary healthcare in remote areas. These services have significantly reduced maternal and child mortality.
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative ensures zero preventable deaths in which group?
Correct Answer: B. Pregnant women, new mothers, and newborns at public health facilities
SUMAN (Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan) initiative was launched in October 2019 to ensure zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths at public health facilities by providing assured, dignified, respectful, and quality healthcare services free of cost to every pregnant woman and newborn visiting government facilities. SUMAN guarantees a minimum package of services including antenatal care, institutional delivery, post-natal care, and newborn care. This fact is important for competitive examinations and is frequently asked in RRB NTPC, SSC, and state PSC exams.
National Programme for Family Planning focuses on Total Fertility Rate (TFR) target of?
Correct Answer: B. Replacement level of 2.1
National Population Policy 2000 set a target to achieve replacement level Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.1 by 2010 (which was revised to later years). India's TFR has come down to 2.0 (NFHS-5, 2019-21), which is at or below replacement level. Family planning services are delivered through Mission Parivar Vikas in high-fertility districts. India's Mission Parivar Vikas focuses on 146 high-fertility districts in 7 states.