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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which institute has developed a very low-cost personal protective equipment (PPE), which can be manufactured for less than Rs 100?
A
IIT Patna
B
IIT Kanpur
C
IIT Delhi
D
IIT Jammu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is said that in the Sixteenth Century, Leonardo Da Vinci invented the first respirators and these were then developed further and used for WW1 as protection from toxic gases. Nowadays, respirators and breathing apparatus are still used to protect workers from inhaling any harmful gases.

Detailed explanation-2: -PPE Use in Healthcare Settings Gloves, protect the hands, gowns or aprons protect the skin and/or clothing, masks and respirators protect the mouth and nose, goggles protect the eyes, and face shields protect the entire face.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gloves are probably the most widely used type of PPE.

Detailed explanation-4: -Head protection (hard hat). Eye protection (safety glasses with rigid side shields). Safety footwear. Hand protection (gloves based on exposure presented).

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