With reference to the National Florence Nightingale Award, consider the following statements: 1. The Award is instituted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). 2. The Award was started during World War 2. 3. The Award does not carry any cash reward as a part of award. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Florence Nightingale Award, consider the following statements:
1.The Award is instituted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
2.The Award was started during World War 2.
3.The Award does not carry any cash reward as a part of award.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: All Statements are incorrect

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect: The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to honour outstanding nursing personnel in various settings.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Each awardee received a certificate of merit, cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and a medal. This year’s awardees include nursing professionals from various states and union territories, representing categories such as Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM), Lady Health Visitor (LHV), and Staff Nurse.

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