Question

    According to the Union Budget 2023-24, consider the following statements. 

    1. One hundred and fifty-seven new nursing colleges will be established in co-location with the existing 157 medical colleges established since 2014 

    2. A Mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047 will be launched. 

    3. The mission will focus on affected tribal areas of India

    Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    One hundred and fifty-seven new nursing colleges will be established in co-location with the existing 157 medical colleges established since 2014. A Mission to eliminate Sickle Cell Anaemia by 2047 will be launched. It will entail awareness creation, universal screening of 7 crore people in the age group of 0-40 years in affected tribal areas, and counseling through collaborative efforts of central ministries and state governments.  

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