392 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Chapter 1, published by nhm.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 235 of the 392 pairs (59.9%) are explanatory questions and 157 restate a figure. 95.15% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 392 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| Why is the first 48 hours after birth significant for newborns? | critical window for healthy birth outcomes | Reducing neonatal mortality requires a continuum of care across life stages. Optimal maternal health and wellbeing begin before conception with adequate nutrition, birth spacing, folic acid supplementation and management of pre-existing conditions. Quality antenatal care and timely identification and management of high- risk pregnancy, availability of emergency obstetrics care, essential newborn care and prompt management of complications promote maternal and newborn survival and prevents still births. Interventions such as Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for LBW, early initiation of breastfeeding, infection prevention, and early identification of danger signs for treatment play a key role in improving newborn survival. Initial 48 hours - critical window for healthy birth outcomes | 744 | definition | 1.000 | Initial 48 hours - critical window for healthy birth outcomes | 29 | page=29,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of community participation in the SSBSK program? | to promote a holistic approach that extends beyond healthcare services alone | 31 Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram 3.2. Community engagement and inter-departmental linkages Community participation is essential to promote a holistic approach that extends beyond healthcare services alone. ASHAs, AWWs, and ANMs shall actively mobilize communities and leverage relevant government schemes — including POSHAN Abhiyaan, Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY, Swachh Bharat Mission, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- NRLM, social and rehabilitation services, and state-specific schemes to strengthen multi- dimensional service access for children, particularly those identified as ‘At-risk’. Key departmental linkages under SSBSK include: RBSK Convergence: The Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) plays a pivotal role in ensuring comprehensive screening, referral, and follow-up care for newborns and young children. | 136 | definition | 1.000 | Community engagement and inter-departmental linkages Community participation is essential to promote a holistic approach that extends beyond healthcare services alone. | 57 | page=57,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the critical period for brain development in early childhood according to the Nurturing Care Framework? | the first three years of life | According to the Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development, the first three years of life are a highly sensitive and critical period for brain development, when a child’s foundations for health, learning, and behaviour are formed. Timely nurturing care during pregnancy to age three has the greatest impact on lifelong development, and the health system is uniquely positioned to reach and support children and caregivers during this period. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | According to the Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development, the first three years of life are a highly sensitive and critical period for brain development, when a child’s foundations for health, learning, and behaviour are formed. | 35 | page=35,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the critical window for shaping lifelong outcomes according to the India Newborn Action Plan? | the first 1,000 days from conception to two years | Global and National evidence, including the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) under its six pillars of “Care Beyond Survival”, reinforces that the first 1,000 days from conception to two years are critical for shaping lifelong outcomes. this critical window does not end abruptly at two years. The first three years of life remain a period of rapid brain growth, during which nurturing care can make the difference between reaching or missing developmental milestones. For newborns born preterm, with low birth weight, or with birth complications, the vulnerabilities extend far beyond the newborn stage. Small (low birth weight or preterm) and/or sick newborns, such as those admitted to SNCUs for management of sepsis, asphyxia, or congenital malformation, remain at greatest risk of mortality, growth failure and developmental delay. | 142 | definition | 1.000 | Global and National evidence, including the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP) under its six pillars of “Care Beyond Survival”, reinforces that the first 1,000 days from conception to two years are critical for shaping lifelong outcomes. | 37 | page=37,block=2 | ||
| What weight-for-age range defines a moderately underweight child? | below -2SD to -3SD (YELLOW) | Moderately Underweight (weight- for-age: below -2SD to -3SD (YELLOW) OR MAM (weight-for- length/ height: equal or below -2SD to -3SD) (YELLOW) Severely Underweight (weight- for-age: below -3SD) (RED) OR SAM (weight-for- length /height: below -3SD) (RED) NRC Discharge Delay in achieving the development milestone as per MCP Card Recurrent illness (minimum two episodes in a time frame up to one year requiring hospitalization/ doctor consultation) Danger Signs in Young Child Lethargy/ unconsciousness Not able to feed/drink Vomits everything often Difficulty in breathing Severe chest in-drawing | 41 | definition | 1.000 | Moderately Underweight (weight- for-age: below -2SD to -3SD (YELLOW) OR MAM (weight-for- length/ height: equal or below -2SD to -3SD) (YELLOW) Severely Underweight (weight- for-age: below -3SD) (RED) OR SAM (weight-for- length /height: below -3SD) (RED) NRC Discharge Delay in achieving the development milestone as per MCP Card Recurrent illness (minimum two episodes in a time frame up to one year requiring hospitalization/ doctor consultation) Danger Signs in Young Child Lethargy/ unconsciousness Not able to feed/drink Vomits everything often Difficulty in breathing Severe chest in-drawing | ||||
| What is the weight-for-length/height range for a child to be classified as moderately acute malnourished (MAM)? | equal or below -2SD to -3SD | Moderately Underweight (weight- for-age: below -2SD to -3SD (YELLOW) OR MAM (weight-for- length/ height: equal or below -2SD to -3SD) (YELLOW) Severely Underweight (weight- for-age: below -3SD) (RED) OR SAM (weight-for- length /height: below -3SD) (RED) NRC Discharge Delay in achieving the development milestone as per MCP Card Recurrent illness (minimum two episodes in a time frame up to one year requiring hospitalization/ doctor consultation) Danger Signs in Young Child Lethargy/ unconsciousness Not able to feed/drink Vomits everything often Difficulty in breathing Severe chest in-drawing | 105 | definition | 1.000 | Moderately Underweight (weight- for-age: below -2SD to -3SD (YELLOW) OR MAM (weight-for- length/ height: equal or below -2SD to -3SD) (YELLOW) Severely Underweight (weight- for-age: below -3SD) (RED) OR SAM (weight-for- length /height: below -3SD) (RED) NRC Discharge Delay in achieving the development milestone as per MCP Card Recurrent illness (minimum two episodes in a time frame up to one year requiring hospitalization/ doctor consultation) Danger Signs in Young Child Lethargy/ unconsciousness Not able to feed/drink Vomits everything often Difficulty in breathing Severe chest in-drawing | ||||
| What kind of system is the SSBSK programme transitioning towards? | a more institutionalized, team-based system of newborn and child care | 83 Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram Supervisory Cadres and Roles Supportive Supervision Roles and Responsibilities by Cadre for SSBSK Supportive supervision under SSBSK will be carried out at multiple levels by designated cadres. Each cadre has defined The following table outlines the roles and responsibilities of each cadre in ensuring structured and supportive supervision at multiple levels under the SSBSK programme. The objective is to transition roles, responsibilities, and supervisory frequencies, ensuring structured and continuous mentoring: from an ASHA-centric approach to a more institutionalized, team-based system of newborn and child care, with clearly defined supervisory and accountability mechanisms across all cadre: ASHA Facilitator/ASHA Supervisor Medical Officer (MO/ MoIC) Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Urban health consultant | 592 | definition | 1.000 | The objective is to transition roles, responsibilities, and supervisory frequencies, ensuring structured and continuous mentoring: from an ASHA-centric approach to a more institutionalized, team-based system of newborn and child care, with clearly defined supervisory and accountability mechanisms across all cadre: ASHA Facilitator/ASHA Supervisor Medical Officer (MO/ MoIC) Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Urban health consultant | ||||
| What does the denominator represent in the calculation of the percentage of children identified with growth faltering? | Number of children screened for growth faltering (6 weeks to 36 months) | Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram 90 C. Post-natal mother, Nutrition & ECD % Children identified with growth faltering as per MCP card (stunting/wasting/ underweight i.e. SAM & MAM) Numerator: Number of children identified with SAM/MAM/Growth faltering Denominator: Number of children screened for growth faltering (6 weeks to 36 months) | 270 | definition | 1.000 | SAM & MAM) Numerator: Number of children identified with SAM/MAM/Growth faltering Denominator: Number of children screened for growth faltering (6 weeks to 36 months) | 116 | page=116,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the numerator represent in the calculation of the percentage of children identified with growth faltering? | Number of children identified with SAM/MAM/Growth faltering | Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram 90 C. Post-natal mother, Nutrition & ECD % Children identified with growth faltering as per MCP card (stunting/wasting/ underweight i.e. SAM & MAM) Numerator: Number of children identified with SAM/MAM/Growth faltering Denominator: Number of children screened for growth faltering (6 weeks to 36 months) | 197 | definition | 1.000 | SAM & MAM) Numerator: Number of children identified with SAM/MAM/Growth faltering Denominator: Number of children screened for growth faltering (6 weeks to 36 months) | 116 | page=116,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the denominator in the calculation of the percentage of children achieving delayed milestones? | Number of children screened for age-appropriate development milestone (6 weeks to 36 months) | % children identified with achieving delayed milestones Numerator: Number of children fall under achieving delayed milestone Denominator: Number of children screened for age-appropriate development milestone (6 weeks to 36 months) | 138 | definition | 1.000 | % children identified with achieving delayed milestones Numerator: Number of children fall under achieving delayed milestone Denominator: Number of children screened for age-appropriate development milestone (6 weeks to 36 months) | 116 | page=116,block=5 | 0.700 | valid |
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