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DNA Profiling in the Justice System

For Prelims: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), DNA Profiling, Monozygotic twins, Law Commission of India, Article 20(3), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha...

12 Aug 2024 Biotechnology

Balanced Approach to GM Crops

This editorial is based on “Need for pragmatism, not ad hocism, on GM” which was published in Hindustan Times on 24/07/2024. The...

05 Aug 2024 Biotechnology

Genetic Testing in Sports

Prelims: Genetic Testing, Methods, Genetic Information and Privacy, DNA Test. Mains: Genetic Testing Needs, Concerns, Advantages, Disadvantages,...

01 Aug 2024 Biotechnology

SC Verdict on GM Mustard Approval

For Prelims: Genetically Modified (GM) crops, Herbicide Resistance, Bt cotton, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), Dhara Mustard...

25 Jul 2024 Biotechnology

Genome Sequencing

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, a report published in the journal Nature revealed that a team of archaeologists and scientists from Germany,...

06 Jul 2024 Biotechnology

Perspective: India-US iCET Cooperation

For Prelims: India-U.S. initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) , U.S.-India...

02 Jul 2024 Biotechnology

National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for...

24 Jun 2024 Biotechnology

Biopharmaceutical Alliance

For Prelims: European Union, Biopharmaceutical Alliance, Neighbourhood First Policy, Vaccine Maitri,  World Health Organization, Belt and Road...

14 Jun 2024 Biotechnology

Nano-Fertilizer Plant at Kakinada

Source: TH Recently, Coromandel International (an agriculture solutions provider) has opened a nano-fertiliser plant at its Kakinada complex in...

12 Jun 2024 Biotechnology

Philippines Halted Production of GM Crops

For Prelims: Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), DNA, Recombinant DNA Technology, Genetically Modified (GM) crops, Bt cotton, Genetic Engineering...

04 Jun 2024 Biotechnology

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Against Malaria

Source: DTE Why in News? Djibouti, a nation in East Africa, is taking a bold step in the fight against malaria by deploying genetically modified...

01 Jun 2024 Biotechnology

Recombinant Proteins Using Monosodium Glutamate

Source: TH Why in News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have made a significant breakthrough in the mass...

31 May 2024 Biotechnology

Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024

For Prelims: World Health Assembly, World Health Organization (WHO), Neglected tropical diseases (NTD), HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis For Mains: Key...

18 May 2024 Biotechnology

Illegal Mining in Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: DTE Why in News? Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) formed a committee to look into the complaint of the illegal operation of...

13 May 2024 Biotechnology

Side-Effects of Covid-19 Vaccine

For Prelims: Vaccines and types, Virus Strain and Mutation, Covishield and Covaccine, World Health Organisation(WHO). For Mains: Reasons for...

11 May 2024 Biotechnology

Mpox Virus

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, a study revealed a novel adaptation mechanism of the Mpox virus enhancing its ability to infect humans amidst...

25 Apr 2024 Biotechnology

Sansad TV Vishesh: CAR T-Cell Therapy

For Prelims: CAR T-Cell Therapy, Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy, Leukaemias, Lymphomas, Living Drugs, White Blood Cell, NexCAR19,...

24 Apr 2024 Biotechnology

Time Zone for Moon

Source: LM Why in the News? Recently, the European Space Agency is planning a universal timekeeping system for the moon. What is Timekeeping on...

13 Apr 2024 Biotechnology

Exploring the Durability of Modern Vaccines

For Prelims: Vaccines, Viruses, Bacteria, Measles, Rubella, Yellow fever, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Memory B cells, T cell, Tetanus, Diphtheria...

10 Apr 2024 Biotechnology

Resourcefulness of Konda Reddi’s Tribe's Knowledge

Source: TH Recently, forest officials learnt that the bark of an Indian laurel tree or Indian Silver Oak (Ficus microcarpa) stores water,...

05 Apr 2024 Biotechnology