Mission Indradhanush Immunization
Question
'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
Options
immunization of children and pregnant women
construction of smart cities across the country
India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
New Educational Policy
Explanation
Mission Indradhanush is a health program launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at immunizing children and pregnant women against vaccine-preventable diseases. The name 'Indradhanush' (rainbow) symbolizes the seven colours representing seven vaccine-preventable diseases. Option (b) refers to Smart Cities Mission, (c) is related to space exploration initiatives, and (d) is about education policy. Mission Indradhanush specifically focuses on comprehensive immunization coverage and reaching out to unreached and under-vaccinated populations.
Answer: (a).
Question details
Year
2016
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q32
Subject
Current Affairs
Sub-topic
Government Schemes and Health Programs
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
Government Schemes 2015-2016
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