Q: ‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to
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
The correct answer is the Option 1.
Mission Indra Dhanush
- It is a health mission launched by the union Health minister on December 25, 2014.
- The mission’s goal is to provide complete immunisation with all available vaccines for children under the age of two and pregnant women. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
- The goal is to be fully immunised against seven vaccine-preventable diseases.
- By 2020, offer vaccination to all children who are either unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated against Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Polio, Measles, and Hepatitis B.
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