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Stem Cells: Stem cells are a class of undifferentiatedcells that are able to differentiate into specialized celltypes. Commonly, stem cells are of the followingtypes: Embryonic stem cells – derived from the inner cellmass of an embryo and these are capable offorming any cell types of the bodyAdult stem cells – also known as somatic stem … Read more DMPQ-Write a short note on stem cells. (SCIENCE)

Draw diagram Basis Mitosis Meiosis Number of divisions One Two – meiosis 1 and meiosis II DNA replication Occurs during interphase Occurs during interphase Role Production of somatic cells for growth of the body Produces gametes or gametogenesis Daughter cell produced Two diploid cells that are genetically identical to parent Four haploid cell(n) containing half … Read more Tabulate the difference between mitosis and meiosis.

Montreal protocol  is a treaty signed in 1987 to ban ozone depletion substance like CFC’s and HCFC which were used in refrigerators and Air conditioner. India is also one of the signatories of Montreal protocol. The Montreal Protocol has proven to be innovative and successful, and is the first treaty to achieve universal ratification by … Read more DMPQ: Montreal protocol has been one of the rarest treaty that achieve success. What is Montreal protocol all about?

. India is at the learning stage for many of the complex technologies required to create a BMD system. DRDO’s record in producing weapon systems has not been encouraging as exemplified by the delayed induction of the LCA, the failure of the Arjun MBT and the virtual rejection of the INSAS rifle by the Indian … Read more DMPQ- . Give a brief description of Indian ballistic missile defense system.

RMNCH+A stands for reproductive , maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health,  approach has been launches in 2013 and it essentially looks to address the major causes of mortality among women and children as well as the delays in accessing and utilizing health care and services. The RMNCH+A strategic approach has been developed to provide an … Read more DMPQ: RMNCH+A

Chikungunya is a viral disease (genus Alphavirus) which is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes – including Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The name chikungunya originates from a verb in the Kimakonde language, meaning ‘to become contorted’. This refers to the ‘stooped’ appearance of those suffering with joint pain. Symptoms Symptoms appear between 4 and 7 days after the … Read more DMPQ:Write a short note on chikungunya.

  Gene Chromosomes They are located on the chromosomes. Chromosomes are the packed structure of a DNA with proteins. Genes are composed of either DNA or RNA Chromosomes composed of DNA, RNA and histones. According to Human genome project, there are 30,000 genes in the human cell. In Human cell there are 23 pair of … Read more DMPQ: What are the differences between gene and chromosomes? (science)

The National Animal Disease Control Programme (NACDP) to control and eradicate the Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis amongst the livestock in the country. The 12,652 Crore fully Central Government sponsored programme will vaccinate over 600 million cattle in the country in an effort to mitigate the two diseases.The programme also aims at vaccinating … Read more DMPQ- National Animal disease control Programme.

The Revised National TB Control Programme The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) thus formulated, adopted the internationally recommended Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) strategy, as the most systematic and cost-effective approach for TB control in India. Political and administrative commitment, to ensure the provision of organised and comprehensive TB control services was obtained. Adoption … Read more DMPQ- Briefly outline the features and need of The Revised National TB Control Programme?

Captive breeding is the process of breeding animals outside of their natural environment in restricted conditions in farms, zoos or other closed facilities. The choice of individual animals that are to be part of a captive breeding population, and the mating partners within that population, are controlled by humans. Advantages: • Endangered animals have a … Read more DMPQ: What is captive breeding programme? Discuss its advantage(SCIENCE)