Question: Which of the following organization of India has developed Ultra Swachh which will be used for disinfection of PPEs and other materials?
(a) ICMR
(b) IIT Kanpur
(c) DRDO
(d) Indian Railways
Answer: (c)
Related facts
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh to disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics, etc.
- It has been developed by Delhi based DRDO laboratory; Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS) with industry partner M/s Gel Craft Healthcare Private Ltd, Ghaziabad.
- Major highlights of the system:
- The system uses an advanced oxidative process comprising of multiple barrier disruption approach using Ozonated Space Technology for disinfection.
- The system is double layered with specialised Ozone sealant technology assuring trapping of ozone for the necessary disinfection cycle. It also has catalytic converter to ensure environment friendly exhaust i.e. only oxygen and water.
- The system is in compliance with International Standards of Industrial, Occupational, Personal and Environmental Safety.
- The Ultra Swachh comes in two variants namely Ozonated Space and Trinetra Technology. Trinetra technology is the combination of Ozonated space and radical dispenser. Treatment is optimised with automation for quick disinfection cycle.
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