KAYAKALP is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control practices in public health facilities in India.
KAYAKALP awards are given annually by the Ministry of:
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021 · Topic: Human Development (Health indicators, determinants, and challenges in Human Development)
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- On which date is World Polio Day celebrated every year to raise awareness about the importance of polio vaccination?
- Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? Measles and Rubella are highly contagious bacterial diseases that are spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has initiated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in the age group of 9 months to less than 15 years.
- Which day is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day ?
- Consider the following statements regarding the MusQan initiative: 1. To reduce preventable mortality and morbidity of children below 12 years of age. 2. All pregnant women and sick infants upto 1 year of age attending public health facilities are entitled to free services, drugs and consumables as well as diagnostics services. 3. To provide child-friendly services to the new born and children in a humane environment. 4. It is an intensified programme to bring undiluted focus on promotion of byeas infant & young child feeding practices. Which of the options given above is/are correct?
- Match the following: (i) Sowa-Rigpa (ii) Siddha (iii) Unani (iv) Ayurveda (a) Health is a pre-requisite for achieving the goals of life i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. (b) Glorification of traditional knowledge of ancient civilization like Egypt, Arabia, India, Iran, China & Syria. (c) System is evolved based on 96 tools or principles(Thathuvas) which include physical, physiologic, psychological and intellectual aspects of every human being. (d) The basic theory is explained in terms of the body & the mind as the locus of treatment; anti dote; method of treatment through antidote; medicines that cure the disease; pharmacology. Choose the correct option from the following options:
- Which one of the following States has the country's highest alcohol consumption per capita in India ?
- A survey was conducted to analyse the public opinion on liquor ban in a city. The opinion based on a questionnaire is given in the following table : For ban Against ban No opinion Total Men 680 1290 110 2080 Women 920 380 120 1420 Total 1600 1670 230 3500 Identify the most appropriate statement.
- Women for ban = 920. Since 380 680, more men are against banning liquor. Statement B is true. - Statement C: "More men are for banning liquor." Men for ban = 680. Men against ban = 1290. Since 680 535. It is well-known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicines is just as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper medical care. This paragraph best supports the statement that