Swastha Bharat-ek pehal scheme - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true regarding 'Swastha Bharat-ek pehal'?

1) It is a new scheme that focuses on providing affordable treatment to all suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases.
2) It provides free treatment to all children suffering from Non-Communicable Diseases below the age of 5 years.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

  • The "Healthy India Initiative/Swastha Bharat-ek pehal", a quarterly magazine, will cater to health related information and will raise awareness about healthy living.
  • The magazine will cover different aspect of health: women and child health, elderly health, seasonal ailments, daily nutritional needs, safe medication practices, home remedies healthy living and many more.
  • The magazine will be made available at all the government facilities up to the sub-centre and will be available free of cost.
  • The e-version of this magazine is also available for download. The current issue is in Hindi and English and the next version will be available in 13 other languages.