{"id":28481,"date":"2024-02-20T09:38:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T09:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=28481"},"modified":"2024-02-20T09:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T09:38:57","slug":"covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic. (250 Words 15 Marks)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought unprecedented devastation on a global scale, disrupting economies, overwhelming healthcare systems, and claiming millions of lives. However, amid this turmoil, humanity has turned to technological advancements as a beacon of hope in the fight against the virus. From the early stages of the pandemic, technology has been leveraged in various innovative ways to aid in the management and mitigation of its impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One significant area where technology has played a crucial role is in disease surveillance and tracking. Governments and health organizations worldwide have utilized sophisticated digital tools such as mobile applications, contact tracing software, and big data analytics to monitor the spread of the virus, identify hotspots, and predict trends. These tools have enabled authorities to implement targeted interventions and allocate resources more effectively, thereby slowing the transmission of the virus and saving lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, telemedicine and remote healthcare services have emerged as indispensable assets in the battle against COVID-19. With lockdowns and social distancing measures in place, traditional healthcare delivery systems faced unprecedented challenges. In response, healthcare providers rapidly adopted telehealth platforms, allowing patients to consult with doctors remotely, receive medical advice, and even undergo virtual examinations. This not only ensured continuity of care for non-COVID-related health issues but also helped to reduce the burden on overwhelmed hospitals and minimize the risk of virus transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: Science and technology-developments and their application and effects in everyday life. Awareness in the field of IT, Computer, Space, Robotics, Nanotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Disaster and disaster management.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f3e631d23\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#Some_of_the_technological_solutions_that_are_adopted\" title=\"Some of the technological solutions that are adopted:&nbsp;\">Some of the technological solutions that are adopted:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#Ways_Technology_was_used_to_Manage_the_Pandemic\" title=\"Ways Technology was used to Manage the Pandemic:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Ways Technology was used to Manage the Pandemic:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#Applications_developed_during_this_time\" title=\"Applications developed during this time:&nbsp;\">Applications developed during this time:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/covid-19-pandemic-has-caused-unprecedented-devastation-worldwide-however-technological-advancements-are-being-availed-readily-to-win-over-the-crisis-give-an-account-of-how-technology-was-sought-to-2\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to write about COVID-19 pandemic as a disaster.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body,\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Discuss new and existing technologies helped to manage the pandemic.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Discuss ways in which technology was used to manage the pandemic\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Try to conclude by giving futuristic suggestions.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lockdown imposed worldwide during COVID-19 pandemic brought almost all the world to standstill. It impacted our lives, both personal and professional.The number of lives taken globally now exceeds more than 2.5 million and the number of infections is already above 120 million, of which 60 percent are in emerging and developing economies. Its impact is increasing with mutations of the virus and every wave is getting stronger.&nbsp; However, the advancement in technology helped to manage almost all kinds of stuff even during this pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_of_the_technological_solutions_that_are_adopted\"><\/span><strong>Some of the technological solutions that are adopted:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Telemedicine:<\/strong> It has been very useful especially in countries like India to provide medical prescriptions and pandemic related information to the remotest possible corner of the country. Both private and public sector ventures worked in this field.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Software and Apps:<\/strong> Apps to manage the flow of Information like Aarogya Setu. These gave information power in the hands of people to adjust in difficulty. Also, being open source software\/coding many private apps utilized the source.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Biotechnology:<\/strong> Increased diagnostic kits for faster and accurate detection. Also, vaccine development in a record time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Work from Home (WFH) Facility<\/strong>: The work from home option available to employees has ensured smooth running of business activities. 4G technology, smart phones, better Internet, data privacy security, virtual meetings, cloud conferencing, etc. have assisted professionals in adopting work from the home scenario with ease.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Robotics<\/strong>: Doctors and nurses were also feared of getting infected with corona during medical diagnosis or performing normal procedures. Robots have eased their work by cleaning infected areas and by delivering food to quarantined individuals.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Work from Home (WFH) Facility<\/strong>: The work from home option available to employees has ensured smooth running of business activities. 4G technology, smart phones, better Internet, data privacy security, virtual meetings, cloud conferencing, etc. have assisted professionals in adopting work from the home scenario with ease.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Virtual biometrics:<\/strong> Facial and iris recognition solutions integrated with infra-red thermometers are increasingly being used for screening.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Artificial intelligence:<\/strong>\u202fAI is lending a hand in diagnosing and developing a cure for the illness. Several hospitals in the USA, UK etc. are using AI-based software from the company Infervision to scan through CT images of patients\u2019 lungs to look for signs of infection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_Technology_was_used_to_Manage_the_Pandemic\"><\/span><strong>Ways Technology was used to Manage the Pandemic:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Participation of universities and research institutions:<\/strong> For testing covid cases inventions such as Chitra GeneLAMP-N developed by Shrichitra medical institutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Finding drugs:<\/strong> Google DeepMind introduced Alpha Fold, a cutting-edge system that predicts the 3D structure of a protein based on its genetic sequence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Latest effective drug <strong>2-deoxy-d-glucose (2-DG)<\/strong> developed by India Defence Research and Development Organisation\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Monitoring and surveillance: <\/strong>Technologies like \u201cArogya Setu\u201d app helped in surveillance and monitoring covid-19 effectively and it also helped to increase awareness among people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Use of big data analytics and Artificial Intelligence:<\/strong> Risk assessment, predictive modeling, forecasting the spread of virus and prediction of possible vulnerable age groups etc helped countries to manage spread of corona.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_developed_during_this_time\"><\/span><strong>Applications developed during this time:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>\u2018Aarogya Setu\u2019, <\/strong>a mobile app utilizing Bluetooth technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence, was developed to bring the people of India together in a determined fight against COVID-19.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Co-WIN or the COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network,<\/strong> which is an extension of electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), is a digitalized tech platform for effectively rolling out and scaling up of the COVID Vaccine Distribution System mechanism at national level to reduce wastage and make the most effective use of vaccine supply and cold chain network.&nbsp;<\/li><li>AI enabled<strong> MyGov Corona Helpdesk<\/strong> helped improve our outreach and engagement during the pandemic and made a marked difference to society.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Centre for Augmenting War with COVID-19 Health Crisis <strong>(CAWACH) <\/strong>encouraged Bangalore based start-up to bring out a mobile app for detection of possible infection in an asymptomatic individual and risk assessment of COVID 19 infected individuals, called Lyfas COVID score.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, scientific knowledge and continued advancement in various scientific methods created various tools to fight COVID-19. Scientific tools like temperature measurement instruments, app-based surveillance and AI and ML etc used in managing covid-19 in the best possible manner.\u00a0 Technology will not only ease one\u2019s life but also generate new opportunities for society and also prove a cornerstone to deal with such pandemics, if any, in near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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