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    Question

    Which Indian state launched the first tribal-focused

    genome sequencing project? 
    A Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Madhya Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Jharkhand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gujarat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Chhattisgarh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gujarat became the first state to launch a tribal-focused genome sequencing project led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC). The project covers 31 tribal communities in 11 districts, focusing on disorders like thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. It reduced sequencing costs from ₹85,000 to ₹60,000 per sample 

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