Question: Consider the following statements with respect to eBloodServices’ App:
1) It is launched by Health Ministry and developed under guidance of World Health Organisation.
2) This application is developed by the E-Raktkosh team of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) .
Which of the above is correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)None of these
Answer:(b)
Context:
The Union health minister Society(IRCS) has launched the ‘eBloodServices’ App in partnership with the Indian Red Cross. The Health Minister is also the Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society.
Facts:
- eBloodServices : It aims to allow people to access safe blood easily especially during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Developed by : It has been developed by the E-Raktkosh team of Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) under the Digital India scheme.
- Significance : The app will make it easy for a blood seeker to get blood with complete transparency and single window access to the service.
e-Raktkosh:
It is a Centralized Blood Bank Management System that provides a comprehensive IT solution to standardize and streamline the standard operating procedures, guidelines and workflow of blood banks across the country.
Indian Red Cross Society:
It is a voluntary humanitarian organization established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act.The Chairman of the Society is Union Health Minister.
Digital India:
It is a flagship programme launched in 2015 by the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
By : Arpit Mishra