Biotechnology, Genetics & Gene Editing

DNA/RNA structure, Recombinant DNA, CRISPR-Cas9, Stem Cells, and GM Crops.

Target: EPFO APFC 2026•Topic-Level RAG Context Active•Model: Nemotron 3.5 Lightning 30B / 120B

Topic Overview

DNA/RNA structure, Recombinant DNA, CRISPR-Cas9, Stem Cells, and GM Crops.

DNA Replication, Transcription (DNA->RNA), Translation (RNA->Protein)
CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing technology (Guide RNA, Cas9 endonuclease endonuclease)
Stem Cell Therapy: Pluripotent vs Multipotent vs Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
Genetically Modified (GM) Crops in India (Bt Cotton, DMH-11 Mustard, GEAC role)

💡 GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) functions under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
💡 CRISPR-Cas9 acts as molecular scissors to slice and edit target DNA sequences.

3 Matched PYQs

2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test• Q.24

Which of the following statements regarding the Freedom Struggle from 1920 to 1935 is/are correct?

In Bihar and Bengal, the Non-Cooperation Movement owed its effectiveness to the participation of peasants.

In Bihar they were organised against the planters under the banner of Kisan Sabha.

In Midnapore in Bengal, Mahishya peasants rallied against the taxes of the Union Board under the leadership of Birendranath Sasmal.

2023•EPFO EO/AO•General Ability Test• Q.51

Consider the following statements about DNA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

DNA refers to Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

It is located in the ribosomes.

It is composed of Ribonucleic Acid.

It can make a copy of itself.

2016•EPFO APFC•General Studies• Q.64

DNA fingerprinting is a technique used for the detection of

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