Daily Current Affairs MCQs: 20th October 2025 - Karnataka (KSP) Police Constable MCQ

Despite only 45% of empanelled hospitals being private, they account for 52% of the total hospitalizations under the AB-PMJAY scheme. This highlights the trend where beneficiaries prefer private healthcare facilities, often due to perceived quality and accessibility, despite the scheme's aim to provide affordable healthcare through public institutions.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was introduced at the 2023 G20 Summit. This strategic initiative aims to enhance connectivity and trade between India, the Middle East, and Europe through infrastructure developments such as ports and railways, offering an alternative to existing trade routes.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides a health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. This financial protection is aimed at vulnerable families to mitigate the risk of catastrophic health expenses and promote universal health coverage.

The PM-FME Scheme aims to strengthen micro food enterprises and integrate rural entrepreneurs into the formal economy. By providing financial support and resources, the scheme encourages local production and consumption, aligning with the 'Vocal for Local' initiative, which emphasizes supporting local businesses.

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary healthcare as part of the Ayushman Bharat initiative. This component aims to enhance access to healthcare services, particularly for non-communicable diseases and preventive care, ultimately improving health outcomes in rural areas.

The funding pattern for the Ayushman Bharat scheme in most states follows a 60:40 sharing between the Centre and the states. This financial arrangement is designed to ensure that both levels of government contribute to the healthcare expenditures, promoting sustainable funding for health services.

Inadequate public health financing is a significant challenge to achieving Universal Health Coverage in India. With public health expenditure at only 1.84% of GDP, it falls short of the National Health Policy target of 2.5%, leading to underfunded health infrastructure and high out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare.

One of the expected outcomes of the IMEC is a significant reduction in logistics costs and transport times, which would enhance the competitiveness of Indian exports. By providing a more efficient trade route to Europe via the Middle East, Indian products can be delivered faster and at lower costs, benefiting exporters.

To strengthen ties between India and Mongolia, it is recommended to invest in critical minerals and establish direct flights, such as a Delhi-Ulaanbaatar route. This approach would enhance connectivity and facilitate trade, while also addressing Mongolia's need for infrastructure development.

The Supreme Court of India has formed a committee to create an equal opportunity policy for transgender individuals. This initiative aims to address systemic barriers faced by transgender persons in areas like employment and healthcare, promoting their rights and improving access to essential services.