Genome And Genome Sequencing
Think of the human genome as the instruction manual for our body. Present in every cell’s nucleus, it contains our entire deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). This… Read More »Genome And Genome Sequencing
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Incidental Findings In Genomics
Over the past twenty years, the field of genomics and its application in healthcare have drastically changed. The decoding of personal genomes, once a costly… Read More »Incidental Findings In Genomics
How The Northeast Was Created
The formation of Northeast India took place on December 30, 1971, when two important laws were passed by Parliament – the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act… Read More »How The Northeast Was Created
Sovereign Credit Ratings
The Finance Ministry recently unveiled a document named “Re-examining Narratives: A Collection of Essays“. This document sets out to offer different viewpoints on various aspects… Read More »Sovereign Credit Ratings
History Of India’s Union Territories
India is a Union of states, yet the word ‘state’ also encompasses the concept of a ‘Union Territory’. This term was initially introduced in Article… Read More »History Of India’s Union Territories
Veto Power In The UN Security Council
On December 12, 2023, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution for an instant ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Although non-binding, these resolutions reflect the… Read More »Veto Power In The UN Security Council
Turning The Tide On Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Effort
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a growing global health concern, posing a significant threat to our health and economies. This issue is complicated by a variety… Read More »Turning The Tide On Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Effort
India-APEC Relations
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit of 2023, which took place in San Francisco on the 16th and 17th of November, was a pivotal… Read More »India-APEC Relations
Blue Carbon
Coastal areas like mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows hold a lot of carbon. This carbon has built up over time, thanks to plants and… Read More »Blue Carbon
Invasive Alien Species
Invasive alien species are among the top five causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. They rank with changes in land and sea use, overuse of organisms,… Read More »Invasive Alien Species