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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 34

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q34

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The Government of India approved the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) in the year ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2018.

  • Ayushman Bharat –Pradhan Mantri Jan AarogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Ranchi, Jharkahnd on September 23, 2018.
  • Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (PMJAY) will provide a cover of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year, for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
  • Over 10.74 crore vulnerable entitled families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) will be eligible for these benefits.