The ability of gene editing technology to precisely modify DNA offers unprecedented opportunities to address pressing challenges and improve the quality of life for humans, animals, and the environment. Explain.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

5. The ability of gene editing technology to precisely modify DNA offers unprecedented opportunities to address pressing challenges and improve the quality of life for humans, animals, and the environment. Explain. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Insights on India.

Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable. Key Demand of the question: To write about the gene editing technology is with its potential applications in various fields. Directive word: Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start with what you understand by Gene editing technology. Body: In the first part, write about the process of gene editing technology with a brief diagram. Next, write about the possible advantages of Gene editing and cite examples to substantiate. Next, write about the limitations of the above. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the gene editing technology is with its potential applications in various fields.

Directive word:

Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Start with what you understand by Gene editing technology.

In the first part, write about the process of gene editing technology with a brief diagram.

Next, write about the possible advantages of Gene editing and cite examples to substantiate.

Next, write about the limitations of the above.

Conclusion:

Conclude by summarising.