UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of society?

Biotechnology is a technique that utilizes biological systems to create different products. Ongoing Covid pandemic has resurfaced the importance of biotechnology.

Some research and development achievements in applied biotechnology:

1. Genetically Modified Organism: Made crops pest and drought resistant. E.g.: BT cotton, Golden Rice, etc.

2. Recombinant DNA: DNA from different sources is combined to form a new DNA sequence. Its application is:

a). Genetically Engineered Insulin for treatment of patients with diabetes.

b). Curing adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency: Only genetic engineering has a permanent cure of ADA.

c). Gene Therapy: It helps in correcting the gene defects. E.g.: 3 parent baby.

d). CRISPR technology: Gene-editing tool.

3. Messenger RNA Vaccine: Uses a copy of a molecule to produce an immune response. E.g.: Covid vaccines.

4. 3D Printed Organs: Artificial construction of internal organs like heart, kidney, and liver. 

Potential of Bio technology in uplifting poorer sections of the society by:

1. Increased food productivity.

2. Accessible and affordable healthcare.

3. Targeted Malnutrition

4. Vaccination for all.

5. Increased standard of living.

Biotechnology holds promising benefits to uplift the poor section of the society if used with caution and keeping larger welfare in mind. 


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