Health & Nutrition Schemes — Set 8
Government Schemes · स्वास्थ्य और पोषण योजनाएं · Questions 71–80 of 180
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) connection improves health by addressing which issue?
Correct Answer: B. Indoor air pollution from cooking with biomass fuel
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) launched in May 2016 provides free LPG connections to women from BPL households, addressing indoor air pollution caused by cooking with biomass fuels (wood, dung, coal). Indoor air pollution from biomass cooking causes respiratory diseases, eye problems, and cardiovascular diseases, especially affecting women and children. PMUY has provided over 9 crore LPG connections improving health outcomes significantly.
Which health programme in India provides free treatment for Leprosy elimination?
Correct Answer: A. NLEP (National Leprosy Eradication Programme)
National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) provides free diagnosis and Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) for leprosy patients. India was declared leprosy eliminated in 2005 achieving less than 1 case per 10,000 population at national level. However, some states still have higher-than-threshold prevalence. NLEP now focuses on zero leprosy cases through early case detection, complete treatment, and disability prevention.
MoHFW launched eRakt Kosh (eBloodServices) for management of?
Correct Answer: B. Blood bank management across India
eRakt Kosh is an online blood bank management system launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for efficient management of blood banks, blood components, and blood inventory across India. The platform links blood banks to monitor blood availability, reduce wastage, and ensure safe blood supply. e-Raktakosh facilitates online blood donation registration and helps locate nearest blood banks with required blood groups.
iGOT Karmayogi platform for health workers was developed for which purpose?
Correct Answer: B. Capacity building and training of government health officials
iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) Karmayogi is a digital learning platform developed by Department of Personnel and Training for capacity building of government servants including healthcare workers. Ministry of Health has created health-specific courses on iGOT for medical officers, nurses, ASHA workers, and other health personnel. It provides continuous learning opportunities without disrupting service delivery.
National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) aims to eliminate Hepatitis C from India by which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2030
National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) was launched in July 2018 on World Hepatitis Day with the target to eliminate Viral Hepatitis B and C by 2030 in line with WHO Global Health Sector Strategy. The programme provides free testing and treatment for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C treatment with Direct Acting Antivirals (DAAs) achieves cure rates of over 95%. Hepatitis B is addressed through Universal Immunization Programme vaccination.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) - AB HWC schemes together form which umbrella scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Ayushman Bharat
Both components - PM-JAY (health insurance component) and Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (HWC - primary care component) together form the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Ayushman Bharat was announced in Union Budget 2018-19 as a comprehensive health scheme addressing the continuum of care from primary to tertiary level. It represents India's move towards universal health coverage (UHC).
National Health Mission has which major sub-missions?
Correct Answer: B. NRHM and NUHM
National Health Mission (NHM) comprises two sub-missions: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) focusing on rural populations and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) focusing on urban slum populations. NHM was launched in 2013 by restructuring earlier NRHM to include urban health. Under NHM, various disease control programmes are implemented including NVBDCP, NLEP, NTCP, RNTCP, and others.
DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-course) strategy is used for treatment of which disease?
Correct Answer: B. Tuberculosis (TB)
DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short-course) is the WHO-recommended strategy for tuberculosis (TB) treatment. India's Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) implemented DOTS from 1997 and achieved national coverage by 2006. Under DOTS, patients take medicines under direct observation of a healthcare worker. India has transitioned to daily dosing regimen under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) provided free food grains during which crisis?
Correct Answer: B. COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022)
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched in March 2020 to provide free food grains to 80 crore beneficiaries under NFSA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme provided 5 kg additional free food grains per person per month over and above the subsidized ration. PMGKAY was extended multiple times and from January 2023, its benefits were merged into the National Food Security Act (NFSA) scheme.
National Health Authority (NHA) was constituted as the apex body for PM-JAY in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2019
National Health Authority (NHA) was constituted in January 2019 as the apex body responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). NHA is headed by a CEO-level officer under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. NHA also implements the digital health infrastructure including Abha ID, Health Professional Registry (HPR), and Healthcare Facilities Registry (HFR).