HIV/AIDS Prevention Act 2017 Quiz

Sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral) exposing an uninfected person to HIV-positive body fluids (blood, semen, or vaginal secretions).

Blood, blood products, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk, tissue and body fluids (like cerebrospinal, amniotic, peritoneal, synovial, pericardial, and pleural).

Sharing needles or drug paraphernalia between HIV-positive and uninfected individuals.

Gestation, childbirth, or breastfeeding by an HIV-positive mother.

Blood transfusion or organ/tissue transplant from an HIV-positive person to an uninfected person without proper testing or treatment.

Other exposures where body fluids, like semen or blood, of an HIV-positive person come in contact with an uninfected person's mucous membranes, non-intact skin or vascular system.

Excludes exposure to urine, feces, sputum, saliva, sweat, tears, vomit (without visible blood); human bites without blood contact; exposure of intact skin to any infected body fluid.

The government agency in each state responsible for HIV/AIDS programs.

The administrator appointed by the President for a Union territory.

Control measures (education, training, PPE like gloves/masks, handwashing) that prevent potential disease transmission (like HIV), focusing on safe practices.

Specific situations where disclosing HIV-related information doesn't require informed consent, such as between healthcare providers, by court order, or for legal proceedings.

A healthcare provider can disclose HIV information to another involved in the patient's care without consent if necessary for treatment.

A court can require the disclosure of HIV information for justice-related reasons.

HIV information can be disclosed in legal cases when needed for the case.

Doctors or counselors cannot disclose a patient's HIV status to their partner, except as explicitly allowed in other cases

No spreading hate speech against protected persons or groups, or any material likely to incite hatred, discrimination, or violence.

HIV testing requires prior agreement from the person being tested, or their representative.

Essential components of informed consent for HIV testing, involving conversations before and after testing.

Court orders allow HIV testing if deemed medically necessary to resolve a case.

Individuals or groups entitled to protection from hate speech and harmful actions.

All medical procedures and interventions require permission from the patient (or their representative).

Procedures like treatments, operations, or medical research require informed consent.

If a person can't consent themselves, a legal representative can agree to medical procedures.

A virus that weakens the immune system, leading to AIDS.

A condition caused by HIV, resulting in a severely weakened immune system.

Actions taken to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS and manage the condition.

Protection and upholding of the basic rights for those with HIV.

Supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS with treatment and resources.

Ensuring the safety and rights of those who care for HIV/AIDS patients.

A UN agreement to tackle HIV in all aspects.

Specific laws enacted by a nation's legislative body.

The area(s) where the Ombudsman has the legal power to investigate and resolve complaints, defined by the state government.

The Ombudsman's investigation process, following a complaint made by a person, focusing on discrimination related issues or healthcare services, conducted per state government guidelines.

The power of the Ombudsman to require information from individuals to aid an investigation in a legal case, with a legal recourse for non-compliance.

The Ombudsman must maintain records according to the state government's detailed guidelines.

The procedure for filing complaints with the Ombudsman, with the rules established by the state government.

The Ombudsman's decision on a complaint must be delivered within 30 days (except for specific medical emergencies where it is faster, or ideally within 24 hours).

Must give valid reasons for their order made on any complaint received.

All authorities in an area are obliged to help the Ombudsman implement any orders they issue.

The Ombudsman reports to the State Government every six months on HIV/AIDS-related complaints, actions taken, and orders passed. This information is publicly available on the Ombudsman's website and is also sent to the Central Government.

People living with HIV/AIDS have the right to reside in, not be excluded from, and enjoy the shared facilities of a household, regardless of ownership or legal status within the household.

The Central Government sets guidelines for providing HIV-related information, education, and communication before marriage, ensuring its widespread dissemination.

Individuals in the care or custody of the State, including prisoners, detainees, and those under the Juvenile Justice Act, have the right to access HIV prevention, counseling, testing, and treatment.

This term includes individuals convicted of crimes, awaiting trial, detained under preventive laws, and those under the care of the state under the Juvenile Justice Act or the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act.

The Central Government sets guidelines for HIV-related information, education, and communication, especially before marriage. It also ensures the implementation of these policies.