CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News The CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool has been at the forefront of ground breaking research, including advancements in agriculture, healthcare, and genetic engineering. What is Gene Editing? Gene editing involves altering the DNA sequence using specific enzymes to remove, add, or replace genetic material. The […]
IIT Roorkee Develops Bacterial Enzyme-Based Solution to Degrade Plasticizers Sub : Sci Sec: Msc Why in News Researchers at IIT Roorkee have developed a method using bacterial enzymes to degrade high molecular weight plasticizers like diethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP). This breakthrough aims to combat the increasing environmental and health risks posed by plasticizers. […]
India Launches ‘Genome India’ Database Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News India has unveiled the ‘Genome India’ database, a groundbreaking compilation of 10,000 human genomes from 83 population groups. Genome India Database: The database includes 10,000 human genomes, representing 83 population groups from India. These groups constitute approximately 2% of […]
AnemiaPhone: Low-Cost Technology for Detecting Iron Deficiency Integrated into ICMR Programs Sub : Sci Sec :Health Why in News The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has adopted AnemiaPhone, a low-cost, innovative technology developed by researchers at Cornell University, to strengthen its initiatives for combating anemia, especially among pregnant women, and enhancing maternal […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Rules: Tokenisation for Child Age Verification Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT AND COMPUTER Why in News The Government of India released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, under the Digital Data Protection Act, 2023, outlining provisions for data privacy, compliance, and processing mechanisms. The said rules […]
How Curiosity-Driven Research on a Worm Won Four Nobel Prizes Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNAs and their role in gene expression using Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). This tiny nematode has contributed […]
Twigstats: Revolutionizing High-Resolution Ancestry Analysis with Ancient DNA Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News The development of Twigstats, a groundbreaking analytical tool, has enabled researchers to achieve an unprecedented level of precision in tracing individual-level ancestry through genetic data. Ancient DNA: Prehistoric human burials and mass graves provide ancient DNA […]
Indo-US nuclear deal: Law that bars manufacturing here, Indian law on liability Sub : Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Context: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Jaishankar in Delhi as Biden administration prepares to hand over charge to Trump. One of the key objectives of the visit was to strengthen the US-India initiative […]
India-France Defence Deals Near Finalization Ahead of PM Modi’s Paris Visit Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Paris, to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Two major defence deals between India and France, worth over $10 […]