Question
With reference to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB)
recent health initiative, consider the following statements: 1. The ADB launched the UHC PEERS network to promote universal health coverage (UHC) across Asia and the Pacific. 2. The UHC PEERS network complements the UHC Knowledge Hub in Tokyo. 3. Every $1 invested in primary healthcare, as highlighted by ADB, can generate up to $5 in economic growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
• Statement 1 is correct: The ADB launched the UHC PEERS (Universal Health Coverage Peer-to-Peer Exchange and Regional Support) network to accelerate progress on universal health coverage in Asia and the Pacific. It creates a peer-learning platform for knowledge sharing among developing countries. • Statement 2 is correct: The initiative is designed to complement the UHC Knowledge Hub in Tokyo, which serves as a center for research, technical expertise, and global partnerships on health reforms. • Statement 3 is incorrect: ADB emphasized that every $1 invested in primary healthcare can generate up to $10 in economic growth, not $5. This highlights the economic multiplier effect of healthcare investment. Thus, the correct answer is 1 and 2 only.
Which of the following inscriptions give the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Sunga?
What was the bone of contention between Vijayanagar and the Bahmani Kingdoms?
The most learned medieval Muslim ruler who was well versed in various, branches of learning including astronomy, mathematics and medicine was
According to the latest available information, which bank opened the highest number of branches in the previous financial year (2022-23)?
Consider the following statements: In the reign of Jahangir, Kandahar could not be recaptured due to
-
Inef...
-
Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty?
The management of East India Company was vested in the hands of?
Akbar'a son and successor Salim, on becoming the emperor, assumed the name of
The founder of the independent state of Bengal was
Bindusara, an ancient emperor of India, was part of which empire?