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

ATo provide entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic

BTo track fitness levels of citizens

CTo help protect citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic

DTo facilitate online shopping

Answer:

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

Read Explanation:

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.

Related Questions:

Which of the following statements about the four primary types of e-governance interactions are correct?

  1. G2C focuses on the electronic connection between government and citizens.
  2. G2G facilitates data sharing among different government agencies and levels.
  3. G2B aims to simplify interactions between businesses and government through digital platforms.
  4. G2E is concerned with the government's relationship with external service providers.

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between e-governance and e-government?

    1. E-government focuses on modernizing government processes using ICT to improve service delivery.
    2. E-governance is primarily concerned with the formal structure of government.
    3. E-governance encompasses a broader scope, aiming for a more participatory and accountable government beyond just service delivery.
    4. E-government and e-governance are identical terms with no significant distinctions.

      Regarding ICFOSS's involvement in government processes, which statement is accurate?

      1. ICFOSS participates in the Technical Evaluation Committees of various government departments.
      2. ICFOSS only provides consultancy services and does not engage in technical evaluations.
      3. Their involvement is limited to departments directly related to software development.
      4. ICFOSS advises government departments on proprietary software solutions.

        What are the primary ways E-governance utilizes Information and Communications Technology (ICT)?

        1. ICT is used in E-governance to reform and improve government operations.
        2. ICT in E-governance enables faster communication and rapid transmission of information.
        3. ICT is primarily used to replace digital records with physical ones.
        4. ICT implementation in E-governance does not affect the speed of government processes.

          How does economic poverty impact the digital divide and access to e-governance services?

          1. People below the poverty line can easily afford computers and internet access, thus bridging the digital divide.
          2. Economic poverty is a primary reason why many individuals lack access to IT resources needed for e-governance.
          3. E-governance services are designed to be less accessible for those facing economic hardships.
          4. The lack of affordable IT resources for the poor exacerbates the digital divide.