UPSC 2024: With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements : 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility. 2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option (b): 2 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper 1, as Question 99. It falls under Current Affairs > Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives.

This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.

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