Source: IE Subject: Science and Technology Context: Scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, have achieved a significant breakthrough by producing five healthy Sahiwal calves from a single donor cow using advanced OPU–IVF–ET technology. About OPU–IVF–ET Technology: What it is? OPU–IVF–ET stands for Ovum Pick-Up, In Vitro Fertilization, and Embryo Transfer. It is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of aged women by violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Government Policies and issues arising out of their implementation. Context: Petitioners in the Delhi High Court questioned why marital status, age, or gender were the criteria for being allowed to commission or not commission surrogacy in India. What’s the issue? Under the provisions of the Surrogacy Act, a petitioner, …
GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Women related issues. ART, Surrogacy Context: Lok Sabha recently passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020, which makes provisions for the safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology (ART) services in the country. Overview and key features of the Bill: It would lead to the creation …
