Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the CoWin API?
A. National Health Authority (NHA), the nodal agency managing the CoWin app has recently opened up the application programming interface (API) for vaccine appointments to the public.
B. An open API refers to a publicly available application programming interface (API) that provides developers access to a proprietary software application.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
Since Covid-19 inoculation exercise commenced for the 18-44 age group, finding an available slot at a vaccine centre has become a challenge, especially given that it is mandatory for this age group to make an appointment on the CoWin app. With an aim to resolve this, the National Health Authority (NHA), the nodal agency managing the CoWin app has opened up the APIs for vaccine appointments to the public. An open API refers to a publicly available application programming interface (API) that provides developers access to a proprietary software application.