Q. Consider the following statements about Global Women’s Health Tech Awards:
1. The Award was launched by World Bank.
2. Its aim is to recognize innovative start-ups that leverage technology to improve women’s health and safety in emerging markets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
About Global Women’s Health Tech Awards:
- The Award was launched in August, 2021 by the World Bank and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
- Its aim is to recognize innovative start-ups that leverage technology to improve women’s health and safety in emerging markets.
- The awards are given under three categories: Reproductive Health and Pregnancy, Adolescent Health, and Women Safety and Security. The two start-ups namely NIRAMAI Health Analytics and InnAccel Technologies have received the award this year.
- These two start-ups have received support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC.
Source: EPIC January 2022

