Leading technology giant Apple has made a significant move into the digital health sector by acquiring 'Glimpse,' a startup focused on maintaining health-related data. Founded in 2013 by Indian-origin entrepreneurs Anil Sethi and Kartik Hariharan, 'Glimpse' facilitates customers in storing medical records and sharing related information. Over the past few months, Apple has absorbed small companies like health kits, care kits, and research kits through mobile devices, providing health-related data to patients, doctors, and researchers.
Objective Questions for Competitive Exams
Q.1. Why did Apple acquire 'Glimpse'?
a) For scientific establishment and research
b) To maintain health-related data
c) None of the above
Answer: b) To maintain health-related data
Q.2. In which sector does 'Glimpse' operate?
a) Digital health
b) Space travel
c) Semiconductor manufacturing
Answer: a) Digital health
Q.3. Who are the founders of 'Glimpse'?
a) Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg
b) Anil Sethi and Kartik Hariharan
c) Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella
Answer: b) Anil Sethi and Kartik Hariharan
Q.4. In which year did Apple acquire 'Glimpse'?
a) 2005
b) 2013
c) 2020
Answer: b) 2013
Q.5. Through 'Glimpse,' Apple has provided access to health-related data to whom?
a) Students
b) Doctors
c) Travelers
Answer: b) Doctors
