Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is launched by the Ministry of health and family welfare.
2. Cash benefits are provided to pregnant women in their bank account directly to meet enhanced nutritional needs and partially compensate for wage loss.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana:

  1. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit programme being implemented in all districts of the country with effect from 1st January, 2017.
  2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme being executed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  3. Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme: Cash benefits are provided to pregnant women in their bank account directly to meet enhanced nutritional needs and partially compensate for wage loss.

Source: The Hindu

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