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In a Boost to pathology services in the hill districts, a genome sequencing lab was opened at Srinagar Medical College in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
Probable Question:
Q. Discuss the potential applications and benefits of genome sequencing in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and bioengineering. |
About Genome Sequencing:
Genome Sequencing Methods:
How does whole Genome Sequencing Work?
Scientists conduct whole genome sequencing by following these four main steps:
Applications of Genome Sequencing:
Ethical Issues Associated with Genome Sequencing:
Efforts towards Genome Sequencing at:
Challenges associated with Genome India Project:
Way Forward:
Additional Information:
About Genome:
Image Source: India Mart Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG):
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News Source: The Hindu
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Recently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) successfully organised the National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System.
About Industrial Park Rating System:
News Source: pib
Context:
Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a statement on the use of cryptocurrency in the Latin American and Caribbean market, and about the rising interest in blockchain based central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
More on the News:
Why is Latin America’s Crypto economy so significant?
What is a Cryptocurrency?
Central Bank Digital Currencies:
Difference between Cryptocurrency and CBDCs:
Cryptocurrency | CBDCs |
1. Decentralised digital currencies | Digital currencies issued by central banks |
2. Can be subject to high volatility and price fluctuations | Can be designed to maintain stable value and controlled volatility |
3. Widely adopted by individuals, businesses, and investors | Currently under development or pilot projects by central banks |
4. Not universally recognized as legal tender | Legally recognized as a form of national currency |
5. Publicly visible blockchain transactions | Transaction data can be visible to the central bank or government |
News Source: Indian Express
Context:
China is rushing to complete a bridge across the Pangong Tso, connecting the north and south banks.
About Pangong Tso Lake:
Who controls Pangong Tso?
News Source: Indian Express
Context:
An MoU was signed during the meeting with the Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy & Coast Guard) towards development of a Naval gallery: “The Journey of Indian Navy & Coast Guard” inside NMHC complex.
About National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC):
News Source: pib
Context:
Jharkhand celebrates June 30 as ‘Hul Diwas’, commemorating the sacrifice of Adivasis in their fight against British colonial authorities.
About Hul Diwas:
Significance:
Who were the Santals?
News Source: Indian Express
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