GenomeIndia Project — 10,000 Genomes Milestone
GenomeIndia Project — 10,000 Genomes Milestone
2025-12-12 Science & TechMediumSource: DBT / PIB
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Department of Biotechnology, Human Genome Project linkages, precision medicine, IndiGen project, Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology.
UPSC Trap (Preview)
Confusing GenomeIndia (DBT, IISc-led, whole-genome sequencing) with IndiGen (CSIR-led, focus on disease-causing variants).
Possible MCQ Question
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With reference to the GenomeIndia Project, consider the following statements: 1. It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology. 2. It is led by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). 3. It aims to sequence whole genomes from diverse Indian populations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1. It is funded by the Department of Biotechnology.
- B.2. It is led by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- C.3. It aims to sequence whole genomes from diverse Indian populations.
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