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IIIT-Delhi develops ‘WashKaro’ app to warn about COVID-19

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Delhi) has developed a mobile app named ‘WashKaro’. This mobile app helps to warn the people about a coronavirus containment zone nearby and helps them check whether a news item about the pandemic is genuine or fake.

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The app was developed by professor Ponnurangam Kumaraguru and Dr Tavpritesh Sethi of the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Delhi) along with five students. The research team had also presented the app at the World Health Conference in Geneva through video conferencing. WashKaro aims to provide the right information to people in the right format at the right time. It uses Bluetooth technology for communication and does not need internet or location services.

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Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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