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UPSC 2016: 'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
(a)immunization of children and pregnant women
(b)construction of smart cities across the country
(c)India's own search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
(d)New Educational Policy
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) immunization of children and pregnant women
Mission Indradhanush, launched on 25 December 2014, seeks to achieve 90 % full immunisation coverage by vaccinating children up to two years of age and pregnant women against seven vaccine-preventable diseases. It is unrelated to smart cities, planetary exploration or the education policy. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Indradhanush?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper 1, as Question 32. It falls under Current Affairs > Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives.
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