UPSC Notes

Genetic Engineering  Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is a biotechnology technique that involves the direct manipulation of an organism’s genes to introduce, remove, or modify…

It is a technique scientists use to make exact genetic copies of living things. Genes, cells, tissues, and even whole animals can all be cloned.

The term biotechnology was first used by Károly Ereky in 1919, meaning the production of products from raw materials with the aid of living organisms.

Gene editing is a powerful and revolutionary biotechnological technique that allows scientists to precisely modify the DNA of living organisms.

The President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers led by the Prime Minister, and Attorney General are all mentioned in Chapter I

In terms of inter-state relations, the Constitution provides for the following: Inter-state water dispute resolution; Inter-state councils for coordination

Amending the Indian Constitution is the process of changing the nation’s fundamental law or supreme law. The procedure for amending the constitution is outlined in Part XX (Article 368) of the Indian Constitution.

Directive Principles of State Policy are instructions/guidelines to both the federal and state governments. Though these principles are not legally enforceable, they are critical to the country’s governance.

Like the President, the vice president is chosen by the people through an indirect process. The US Vice-President serves as the inspiration for the position of vice-president in India.

The President of India is both the country’s head of state and its first citizen. There shall be a President of India, according to “Article 52” of the Indian Constitution.