CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritav Abhiyan (PMSMA), pregnant women are supposed to get antenatal check up on _________ of every month by a doctor.
A
20th
B
7th
C
10th
D
9th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched to provide fixed-day assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care universally to all pregnant women (in 2nd and 3rd trimester) on the 9th of every month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Centrally Sponsored DBT scheme with the cash incentive of ₹ 5000/- (in three instalments) being provided directly in the bank/post office account of Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.

Detailed explanation-4: -As soon as the period is missed or within first three months of missing the period. Second ANC Check up In 4th – 6th month of pregnancy. Third ANC Check up In 7th – 8th month of pregnancy. Fourth ANC Check up In 9th month of pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Routine prenatal visits Up to 26 weeks pregnant: appointment every four weeks. 26 to 32 weeks: appointment every three weeks. 32 to 36 weeks: appointment every two weeks. 36 weeks to delivery: appointment every week.

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