Question

Who developed the world's most affordable COVID-19 Diagnostic kit "Corosure"?

• A. IIT Madras
• B. IIT Delhi
• C. IIT Kanpur
• D. AIIMS Nagpur

Hint:

Link major innovations to their institutions — IIT Delhi is widely known for healthcare-related technology advancements, especially during COVID-19.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The "Corosure" COVID-19 diagnostic kit was developed by IIT Delhi.
It was recognised as the world’s most affordable real-time PCR-based COVID-19 testing kit, costing significantly less than similar global counterparts.
The kit received approval from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and played a key role in expanding affordable testing during the pandemic.
Option (A), IIT Madras, has contributed to multiple healthcare innovations but was not responsible for this kit.
Option (C), IIT Kanpur, worked on ventilator technology during COVID-19 but did not create the "Corosure" kit.
Option (D), AIIMS Nagpur, is a medical institution involved in treatment and research, but not in the development of this diagnostic kit.
Therefore, the correct answer is (B) IIT Delhi.