Question

    IndiGen programme is an initiative of which of the

    following organization?
    A Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Genomics for Public Health in India (IndiGen) programme: CSIR initiated the Program in April 2019. It aims to undertake whole genome sequencing of thousands of individuals representing diverse ethnic groups from India. The objective is to enable genetic epidemiology and develop public health technologies applications using population genome data. The human genome data sets would also be utilized for prioritizing Pharmacogenomics variants specific for Indian population for optimizing therapy and minimizing adverse events.

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