What is the main objective of the ‘Genome India Project’?
Map genetic diversity of Indians
The Genome India Project was launched in 2020 by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
It aims to build a reference database of the genetic variation of the Indian population by sequencing whole genomes of people from diverse population groups.
Data from about 10,000 genomes from 99 population groups was released in January 2025 through the Indian Biological Data Centre.
This helps in predictive diagnosis, precision medicine and understanding of genetic diseases; it is not a project on wildlife, vaccines or crops.
Hence, Map genetic diversity of Indians.
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1. Recently, The Department of Nutrition and Food Safety (NFS) of the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its new guideline on the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes.
2. They can help in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
3. It may cause a deficiency in sodium.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- A decline in pollinator populations can have a significant impact on global food security.
Statement-II- Approximately 35% of the world's food crops rely on animal pollinators for successful reproduction.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Recently, Niger has became first African Nation to eliminate which of the following diseases as a public health threat?
