Question

What was the primary purpose of the Aarogya Setu app when it was launched?

• A. To provide entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic
• B. To track fitness levels of citizens
• C. To help protect citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic
• D. To facilitate online shopping

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To help protect citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic

The primary purpose of the Aarogya Setu app when it was launched was to act as a COVID-19 contact tracing, syndromic mapping, and self-assessment digital service. It used Bluetooth and GPS data to:

1. Alert Users: Inform a user if they had been in close proximity to a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

2. Self-Assess: Allow citizens to self-diagnose their symptoms and assess their risk level.

3. Containment: Help the government identify potential COVID-19 hotspots and provide relevant advisories and essential health services.