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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
GoI has allotted what amount for quick set up health infrastructure to deal with the pandemic coronavirus?
A
55, 000 crore
B
95, 000 crore
C
25, 000 crore
D
15, 000 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Economic Survey of 2022, India’s public expenditure on healthcare stood at 2.1% of GDP in 2021-22 against 1.8% in 2020-21 and 1.3% in 2019-20. In FY21, gross direct premium income underwritten by health insurance companies grew 13.3% YoY to Rs. 58, 572.46 crore (USD 7.9 billion).

Detailed explanation-2: -In order to fulfil its commitment of providing health care to all citizens, the government has established these hospitals and health centres. Also, the resources needed to run these services are obtained from the money that we, the public, pay to the government as taxes. Hence, such facilities are meant for everyone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary Health Centre: 1 per 30, 000 population in general areas and 1 per 20, 000 population in difficult/tribal and hilly areas. Community Health Centre: 1 per 1, 20, 000 population in general areas and 1 per 80, 000 population in difficult/tribal and hilly areas.

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