Multiple choice

Which of the following facts about the National Council on AIDS (NCA) are true?

  1. The National Council on AIDS was constituted as a multi-sectoral response mechanism to fight the spread of HIV-AIDS across India.
  2. A retired judge of the Supreme Court presides over the council, and has a term of 2 years.
  3. Members of civil society, private sector, PLHA networks and government departments, all play a crucial role in this organization.

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All three
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In order to reiterate the Government's multi-sectoral response to prevent the spread of HIV and to facilitate a strong multi-sectoral response to combat it effectively, a National Council on AIDS (NCA) has been constituted, under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Prime Minister with representation of 33 ministries and departments. Private sector, civil society organisation, PLHA networks and government departments would all play crucial role in prevention, care, support, treatment and service delivery.

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