CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) for the year 2018-19 after the implementation of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme in 2015?
A
957
B
941
C
923
D
931
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SRB has improved by 16 points from 918 (2014-15) to 934 (2019-20), as per the HMIS data of MoH&FW. Out of 640 districts covered under BBBP 422 districts have shown improvement in SRB from 2014-15 to 2018-2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -In this background, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 22nd January, 2015 in Panipat, Haryana to address the issue of decline in CSR and related issues of empowerment of girls and women over a life cycle continnum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The campaign, to be labelled BADLAV (Beti Aapki Dhan Lakshmi Aur Vijay Lakshmi), will be used to represent the change towards gender equality. BBBP is a government scheme launched to end female foeticide, infanticide and help promote the education of the girl child.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the interest rate available on a girl child’s account under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme? The interest rate available under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme is 8.1% per annum on the account.

Detailed explanation-5: -Objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) To help remove gender based discrimination and elimination. To protect and girl child. To provide the girl child with education and enabling her participation.

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