National Pharmaceutical policy, Health - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1.Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) provides cashless health insurance to the people living below poverty line.
2. It works under aegis of ministry of labor and employment.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was transferred from aegis of ministry of labor and employment to ministry of Health and welfare from April 1, 2015 under the National Health Assurance Mission.


2)   Consider the following statements

1. Blood group A has only A antigen on red cells and B antibody in the plasma.
2. Blood group B has only B antigen on red cells and A antibody in the plasma.
3. Blood group AB has both A and B antigen on red cells and both A and B antibody in the plasma.
4. Blood group O has no A and B antigen on red cells and no antibody in the plasma.

Which of the above statements are true?


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
Blood group AB has both A and B antigen on red cells and no antibody in the plasma.

Blood group O has no A and B antigen on red cells but both A and B antibody in the plasma.

Universal donor: O+

Universal accepter: AB


3)   Which of the following statements are true about Down's syndrome?

1. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
2. It is caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 22.
3. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.
4. Down syndrome can not be identified during pregnancy.


a. 1,2,3
b. 1,3
c. 1,3,4
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,3

Explanation:
Down syndrome s caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing, or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing. Since the introduction of screening, pregnancies with the diagnosis are often terminated.


4)   What is 'Sowa Rigpa'?

a. Slash and burn system
b. Tribal people of northeast state
c. Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine
d. Spring festival
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine

Explanation:
'Sowa Rigpa' is one of the Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine which is practiced in the Trans-Himalayan region and higher Himalayan parts of India.


5)   Consider the following statements

1. The stores opened under Jan Aushadhi Scheme sells generic drugs
2. Jan Aushadhi stores are opened on recommendations of state government after the request of BPPI (Bureau of Pharma Public
Sector Undertakings of India)
3. Public health is concurrent list topic

Which of the above statements are true?


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
Public health is state list topic


6)   Consider the following statements

1. India has third-highest number of obese people after the U.S. and China
2. It is most common among woman and Children under age of 5 in India.
3. The major causes of childhood malnutrition are vitamin and mineral deficiencies and minimal breastfeeding practices.

Which of the above statements are correct?


a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!