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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which institute has designed a safe and multi-surface sanitizer using UV light for the disinfection of devices in the combat against COVID-19?

A	IIT-Delhi
B	IIT-Bhubaneswar
C	IIT Hyderabad
D	IIT-Patna

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -DRDO Introduces two new products to enable COVID-19 disinfection process. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in its continuous quest to contribute towards fight against COVID-19, has been developing several solutions from its existing arsenal of technologies and experience.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a hospital setting, UV-C can be employed to disinfect the air of bacterial particles with the use of the upper room UV-C lights. This strategy may be useful for reducing HAIs.

Detailed explanation-3: -UV light sanitizers used in hospitals are proven to reduce harmful pathogens including some of the most dangerous superbugs. Some of the toughest germs to treat include Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), C. difficile, vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and Acinetobacter.

Detailed explanation-4: -It costs around Rs. 1.5 Lakh per unit for an order quantity of two units, The cost may come down to less than Rs.

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