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Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
5. What is gene therapy? Examine the scope and concerns associated with this novel technology. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2022 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the gene therapy, its scope and concerns associated with the technology.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by briefly defining gene therapy.
Body:
First, in brief, explain the mechanism of the working of gene therapy and its types.
Next, write about the scope of gene therapy – influencing the course of various genetic and acquired disorders at the genetic level.
Next, write about the various concerns associated with the gene therapy – cost, ethical concerns, procedural difficulties etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to overcome the concerns.
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