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RRE was a nationwide communication campaign for generating awareness about HIV/AIDS. The aim of the campaign was to spread information regarding primary prevention services, develop an understanding of the disease, reduce stigma and discrimination against people with AIDS and enhance people’s knowledge about the preventive measures, health habits, and lifestyle.
A specially designed train traversed over 9000 km a year covering 180 districts/halt stations, and held programmes and activities in 43,200 villages. It comprised seven coaches, equipped with educational material, interactive touch screens and 3-D models, services in the context of HIV-TB co-infection, an LCD projector and platform for folk performances, counselling cabins and two doctor’s cabins for providing counselling and treatment. RRE started its journey from Kanyakumari, followed the ’parikrama’ style and halted at 180 stations and covered almost all the states of India. During the halt at each station, performing artists including orators and performers went to different villages to undertake information communication activities such as street plays, folk songs, stories, and group counselling sessions.
The project was implemented by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Nehru Yuva Sangathan (NYKS), UNICEF and UNAIDS in co-operation with Indian Railways.

Question: 1

What was the focus area of the Red Ribbon Express campaign?

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  • Maternal and child health
  • Immunisation
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Promotion of Literacy
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The Correct Option is C

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The passage explains that the Red Ribbon Express (RRE) campaign was focused on generating awareness about HIV/AIDS, specifically regarding primary prevention services, reducing stigma, and enhancing knowledge about the disease and its preventive measures.

The correct answer to the question is (C): HIV/AIDS.

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The Red Ribbon Express (RRE) campaign was primarily focused on HIV/AIDS awareness, aiming to spread information on prevention, reduce stigma, and provide health education. The campaign addressed HIV/AIDS prevention, HIV-TB co-infection, and included activities like folk performances and counselling sessions to raise awareness across various regions of India.
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Question: 2

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Red Ribbon Express initiative?

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  • To reduce stigma and discrimination against people with AIDS
  • To provide an umbrella of health services related to nutrition and care only to youth
  • To enhance knowledge of people about preventive measures, health habits, and lifestyle
  • To spread awareness regarding primary prevention services
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The Correct Option is B

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The passage focuses on generating awareness about HIV/AIDS, spreading information on primary prevention services, reducing stigma, and increasing knowledge about preventive measures, health habits, and lifestyles. It does not mention providing health services specifically related to nutrition and care for youth. Thus, this is NOT an objective of the Red Ribbon Express initiative.

The correct answer to the question is (B): To provide an umbrella of health services related to nutrition and care only to youth.

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The Red Ribbon Express initiative focused on raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, reducing stigma, educating on preventive measures, and promoting healthy lifestyles across all demographics. Its services were not limited to youth, nor was its focus solely on nutrition and care. Instead, the initiative aimed to reach a broad audience with information and support on HIV/AIDS prevention.
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Question: 3

What is the full form of NACO?

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  • National AIDS Co-operative Organisation
  • National Alliance Control Organisation
  • National AIDS Co-ordinate Organisation
  • National AIDS Control Organisation
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The Correct Option is D

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According to the passage, the full form of NACO is National AIDS Control Organisation, which was the organization responsible for implementing the Red Ribbon Express (RRE) campaign, in collaboration with other organizations such as UNICEF and UNAIDS.

The correct answer to the question is (D): National AIDS Control Organisation.

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NACO stands for the National AIDS Control Organisation, an organization in India responsible for overseeing HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness programs. It plays a key role in implementing national policies and initiatives to combat HIV/AIDS.
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Question: 4

How many coaches were installed in the Red Ribbon Express?

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  • 5
  • 7
  • 8
  • 10
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The Correct Option is B

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According to the passage, the Red Ribbon Express (RRE) comprised seven coaches, each equipped with educational material, interactive touch screens, 3-D models, LCD projectors, and facilities for folk performances, counselling, and treatment.

The correct answer to the question is (B): 7.

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The Red Ribbon Express was equipped with 7 coaches, each serving different functions such as providing educational materials, interactive displays, and medical facilities. These coaches were designed to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and offer counselling and treatment services.
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Question: 5

Which of the following was NOT included as a strategy of the RRE campaign?

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  • Use of educational material on HIV/AIDS; interactive touch screens and 3-D models
  • Counselling services by doctors
  • Use of community radio
  • Use of IEC activities such as folk songs and dances
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The Correct Option is C

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According to the passage, the strategies for the Red Ribbon Express (RRE) campaign included the use of educational material on HIV/AIDS, interactive touch screens, 3-D models, counselling services by doctors, and IEC activities such as folk songs and dances. However, community radio is not mentioned as a strategy in the passage.

The correct answer to the question is (C): Use of community radio.

 

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The Red Ribbon Express (RRE) campaign used various strategies such as educational materials, interactive touch screens, 3-D models, counselling services by doctors, and Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities like folk songs and dances to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. However, the use of community radio was not listed as part of the RRE campaign strategies.
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