Curriculum 2026–27
Practice
Science & Technology Cluster· Domain Code HLTH

Public Health, Nutrition & Epidemics — Ayushman Bharat, Universal Immunization & ICMR Standards

Public health and nutritional governance in India encompass a multi-layered ecosystem aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage, eradicating preventable infectious diseases, and addressing chronic malnutrition. The National Health Policy 2017 establishes key benchmarks for public expenditure, preventive care, and digital health transformation under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Flagship interventions like Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provide tertiary healthcare security for vulnerable households, while Ayushman Arogya Mandirs deliver comprehensive primary care. Disease containment is spearheaded by the Universal Immunization Programme and Mission Indradhanush, supported by epidemiological surveillance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme. Nutritional security is driven by POSHAN Abhiyaan and dietary reference frameworks established by the Indian Council of Medical Research and the National Institute of Nutrition.

Prescribed Topics & Learning Modules

Public Sample Quizzes & Solved Questions

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Question 1Ayushman Bharat & National Health Policies
easy

What is the maximum annual health cover provided per eligible beneficiary family under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY for secondary and tertiary hospitalizations?

Question 2Universal Immunization Programme & Epidemic Control
easy

In which year was India officially certified as a 'Polio-free' country by the World Health Organization (WHO) after zero wild poliovirus transmission for over three consecutive years?

Question 3ICMR Research, Nutrition Standards & POSHAN Abhiyaan
easy

In which Indian city is the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the premier national research institute for nutritional guidelines under ICMR, located?

Question 4Ayushman Bharat & National Health Policies
medium

What target proportion of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) did the National Health Policy 2017 recommend government healthcare expenditure to reach in a phased manner?

Question 5Universal Immunization Programme & Epidemic Control
medium

Which flagship Government of India immunization mission was launched in December 2014 to achieve over 90% full immunization coverage for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children and pregnant women?

Question 6ICMR Research, Nutrition Standards & POSHAN Abhiyaan
medium

Which standardized endorsement logo is mandated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on packaged food staples to indicate scientific micronutrient fortification?

Question 7Ayushman Bharat & National Health Policies
medium

How many digits comprise the unique Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number issued to citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

Question 8Universal Immunization Programme & Epidemic Control
hard

Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a viral brain infection targeted under India's Universal Immunization Programme in endemic districts, is primarily transmitted to humans by which mosquito vector?

Question 9ICMR Research, Nutrition Standards & POSHAN Abhiyaan
hard

The national strategy for anaemia reduction in India, known as 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat', is structured around which specific institutional framework?

Question 10Ayushman Bharat & National Health Policies
hard

Which apex autonomous agency under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is statutorily mandated to implement both PM-JAY and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?

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