2016 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q57.
'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
Answer

A

Explanation

Mission Indradhanush was launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 25th December 2014. The objective is to ensure that all children under the age of two years as well as pregnant women are fully immunized against seven vaccine preventable diseases. By 2020, provide vaccination to all children who are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated against: Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Polio, Measles and Hepatitis B. The aim is to reach at least 90% vaccination. At present the immunisation is around 65%.