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2024 · Question 99 · Health Policy
With reference to the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan’, consider the following statements : 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility. 2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 23 · Health Policy
Consider the following statements : 1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954. 2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 23 · Health Policy
Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’ ? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)1, 2 and 3 only(c)1, 2 and 4 only(d)3 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 32 · Health Policy
‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to
Choose your answer(a)immunization of children and pregnant women(b)construction of smart cities across the country(c)India’s own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space(d)New Educational Policy
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 34 · Health Policy
With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Choose your answer(a)1, 2 and 3(b)2, 3 and 4(c)1, 2 and 4(d)1 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to