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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q40

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What is the name of a low-cost prototype ventilator developed by the Railways’ Rail Coach Factory (RCF) at Kapurthala?
 

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Jeevan.

  • The name of a low-cost prototype ventilator developed by the Railways’ Rail Coach Factory (RCF) at Kapurthala is Jeevan.
  • he ventilator named Jeevan, developed by Ravindra Gupta, General Manager of the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, was designed as a low-cost solution to support India’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. With a manufacturing cost of around ₹10,000 (excluding the compressor), Jeevan stands out as a highly affordable alternative to conventional ventilators, which typically cost between 5 to 15 lakh.
  • He further said that with ICMR's approval and all the required materials, 100 such ventilators can be produced per day and it will cost a fraction of the current cost of ventilators.