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Precision Medicine & Genomics

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Represents a paradigm shift in healthcare, highlighting India's potential as a global hub for cutting-edge healthcare innovation, indigenous solutions for health challenges, and its role in achieving 'Viksit Bharat @2047'.

Precision medicine is an innovative approach to disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person. Genomics, the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, plays a foundational role by providing insights into genetic predispositions and responses to therapies.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Tailored Treatment

Customizes medical treatment based on an individual's genetic profile, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

Improved Outcomes

Enables more accurate diagnosis, targeted therapies, and improved patient outcomes.

India's Advantage

India's vast genetic diversity offers unique opportunities for biomedical research and developing indigenous solutions.

Genome India Mission

Building one of the world's largest genomic databases to accelerate the transition towards precision medicine.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaScience & Technology
Conceptual areaBiotechnology & Genetic Engineering
Conceptual areaEmerging Information Technologies

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Genome India MissionImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Statement-based questions

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Quick revision

  • Tailored treatment based on individual genetics, lifestyle, environment.
  • Leverages genomics for diagnosis and targeted therapies.
  • India's genetic diversity is a research strength.
  • Genome India Mission building large genomic database.
  • AI enhances data analysis and clinical decision-making.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

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 ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2023Definition-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements: 1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 v...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2020Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person’s genom...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2017Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

It is possible to produce algae-based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production o...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2015Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possib...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2013Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. Across different species of plants. 2. From animals to plants. 3. From mic...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Topic timeline

Science & TechnologyBiotechnology & Genetic EngineeringEmerging Information Technologies
Prelims 2013· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. Across different species of plants. 2. From animals to plants. 3. From mic...

Open question
Prelims 2015· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possib...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

It is possible to produce algae-based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production o...

Open question
Prelims 2020· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person’s genom...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

In the context of vaccines manufactured to prevent COVID-19 pandemic, consider the following statements: 1. The Serum Institute of India produced COVID-19 v...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Definition-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Aerial metagenomics' best refers to which one of the following situations?

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

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 ...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible ...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

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 ...

Open question

Which of the following statements with regard to genetic medicine is/are correct ? 1. Genetic medicines correct/compensate for the faulty genes responsible ...

Open question

On the Eve of Doctor's Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh illuminates the practice of precision medicine in the future

27 Jun 2026 · Precision medicine customizes healthcare based on individual genetic, lifestyle, and environmental data, leveraging genomics for targeted therapies and improved outcomes. India, with its genetic diversity and initiatives like the Genome India Mission, is poised to lead in this transformative field.

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