Current Affairs - 2021

ISRO launched a Health QUEST Study to upgrade the healthcare systems of India in line with the quality standards of ISRO. What does ‘U’ signifies in QUEST?

Uplift

Upward

Upgradation

None of the above

Correct Answer : Upgradation

Dr K Sivan, Secretary, DOS/Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formally inaugurated the Health QUEST study (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology of ISRO) which will be undertaken by 20 private hospitals across India. Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health, was the guest of honour and spoke on the occasion.

The objective of the study is to strive towards reducing human errors and achieve zero defect and quality service in the emergency and intensive care units of hospitals. The study aims to upgrade the healthcare system standards in the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices.

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