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Prelims 2016 · Current Affairs · Question 57

'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to

  1. immunization of children and pregnant women
  2. construction of smart cities across the country
  3. India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
  4. New Educational Policy

Answer

immunization of children and pregnant women

  • (a) Immunization of children and pregnant women: Correct. Mission Indradhanush was launched by the Government of India to expand full immunization coverage for children and pregnant women.
  • (b) Construction of smart cities across the country: Incorrect. This relates to the Smart Cities Mission, not Mission Indradhanush.
  • (c) India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space: Incorrect. This is unrelated to public health; no such programme is called Mission Indradhanush.
  • (d) New Educational Policy: Incorrect. Mission Indradhanush has no connection with education policy; it is a health/immunization initiative.
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