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Syllabus: Health + Anthropology Source: TH Context: A recent Cell study revealed India’s unparalleled genetic diversity—stemming from ancient migrations, interbreeding with archaic humans, and centuries of endogamy—has profound implications for health, ancestry mapping, and personalised medicine. About India’s Unique Genetic Legacy: Definition – India’s genetic wealth arises from ancient migrations, mixing with Neanderthals and Denisovans, …
Source: ToI Context: Prime Minister announced the successful completion of the Genome India Project, marking a significant advancement in India’s biotechnology landscape. About Genome India Project: What it is: A national initiative for decoding India’s genetic diversity through large-scale genome sequencing. Launched In: January 2020. Ministry: Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: Th Context: The Genome India Project, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, has completed sequencing 10,000 Indian genomes, creating a reference for Indian genetic diversity. What is the Genome India Project? It endeavours to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database. This research …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Genome India Project, a Centre-backed initiative to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database, is about two-thirds completed and will be 100% complete by year-end. Of the 7,000 genomes sequenced about 3,000 are already available for public access (as per the Department of Biotechnology) …
Topics Covered: Issues related to biotechnology. Genome India project What to study? For prelims: What is genome sequencing and how is it done? For Mains: Significance, need and challenges to the project. Context: The government has cleared an ambitious gene-mapping project, called Genome India Project. Overview of Genome India Project: The Rs 238-crore Genome India …
