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Golden rice is a variety of rice (Oryza sativa) produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the edible parts of rice. It is intended to produce a fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A, a deficiency which each year is estimated to kill 670,000 children under the age of 5 and also causes childhood blindness. Ingo Potrykus is the person related to golden rice.
How does air pollution affect living organisms?
1. Sulphur dioxide irritates the respiratory tissues.
2. Nitrogen oxides, especially ...
Given room dimensions:
Length = 8 m
Width = 6 m
Height = 10 m
Formula for longest diagonal (space diagonal):
National Statistical Office (NSO) has released the estimates of national accounts. The GDP growth rate projection as per NSO for 2021-22 (FY22) is given...
The liquid part of human blood, called __________, is made of water, salts and protein.
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Who among the following started 'Indian Social Reformer in 1890?
Consider the following statement about the “National Health Mission”?
I. NHM was launched by the government of India...
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