CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Union Ministry has launched the nation-wide programme MAA for promoting breastfeeding on 5 August 2016
A
Union Health Ministry
B
Union Human Resource Management
C
Union Consumer Affairs
D
Union Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Detailed explanation-2: -MAA-“Mother’s Absolute Affection” is a nationwide programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in an attempt to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding and provision of counselling services for supporting breastfeeding through health systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -MAA (Mothers’ Absolute Affection) Programme for Infant and Young Child Feeding | National Health Portal Of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The goal of the ‘MAA’ Programme is to revitalize efforts towards promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to achieve higher breastfeeding rates.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides breastfeeding promotion and support programs, including breastfeeding education and peer counseling.

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