CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Government has proposed which initiative to improve child nutrition by providing milk free of cost
A
FreeMilk
B
GiftMilk
C
PresentMilk
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Special Nutrition Programme (SNP) This programme was launched way back in 1970-71 for the same target group as in ICDS i.e. children below 6 years age and expectant and nursing mothers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Poshan Abhiyaan was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 8th March, 2018 in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. The focus of Abhiyaan is to lay emphasis on nutritional status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and children from 0-6 years age.

Detailed explanation-3: -The POSHAN Abhiyaan, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Anganwadi Services Scheme and Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) are implemented by Government as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country.

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