Q. With reference to the National Florence Nightingale Awards, consider the following statements:
1.These awards are conferred annually by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to recognize outstanding services of nursing professionals.
2.The award is named after Florence Nightingale and includes a certificate, medal, and cash prize.
3.Only nurses working in government hospitals (not private hospitals) are eligible for this award.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is correct: The National Florence Nightingale Awards are among the highest national recognitions for nursing personnel in India. They are awarded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for exemplary service in healthcare.
Statement 2 is correct: The award includes a medal, certificate, and cash prize, and is named after Florence Nightingale.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Nurses from both government and private sectors, as well as voluntary organizations, are eligible.
Source: PIB
