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Q73 (IAS/2026) Science & Technology › Biotechnology & Health Official Key

Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: The GenomeIndia Project is an independent Indian initiative and is not a part of the international Human Genome Project, which formally concluded in 2003. GenomeIndia was launched much later to specifically address the lack of Indian genetic representation in global databases.

Statement 2 is correct: The project is spearheaded and funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Statement 3 is correct: The primary aim of the GenomeIndia Project is to sequence 10,000 genomes from diverse communities across the country to build a comprehensive catalogue of the genetic diversity of the Indian population. This reference genome will aid in understanding genetic diseases, developing personalized medicine, and advancing population genetics.

Thus, the correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

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This is a pure current affairs question based on a major flagship scientific initiative (GenomeIndia) that recently reached its 10,000-genome milestone. It tests your ability to distinguish domestic projects from legacy international ones and identify the correct nodal agency.

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CA salience: moderate CA window: 2025-01-09 → 2026-01-01 Strong web sources: 5
Statement 1
Is the GenomeIndia Project a part of the Human Genome Project?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable
Web / Current Affairs
www.pib.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states that the GenomeIndia Project (GIP) took 'inspiration' from the Human Genome Project (HGP) rather than being a subset of it.
  • Identifies the GIP as a national initiative launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in 2020, whereas the HGP was an international effort completed in 2003.
  • Clarifies that GIP aims to address the 'Euro-centric' bias of existing global genomic data by creating a specific Indian reference genome.
www.pmindia.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 4/5
Why this source?
  • Confirms the project is a domestic 'national consortium' of 20 Indian institutions.
  • Highlights the project's goal to create an 'Indian genetic resource' to make India self-reliant in genomic data, distinguishing it from international projects.
  • Notes the project was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister in early 2025, marking its completion as a distinct Indian milestone.
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