Daily Current Affairs 2026, Date wise Current Affairs | Current Affairs in English and Hindi

Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.

United Arab Emirates Launches National Genome Strategy

Category : International
Published on: March 31 2023 Share on facebook

  • The UAE has launched its National Genome Strategy, which aims to provide a comprehensive legislative and governance framework to support the development and implementation of genomic programs.
  • The strategy will last ten years and will focus on delivering public health priorities while improving the country's well-being.
  • The Emirates Genome Council, which was established in 2021, will oversee the National Genome Strategy.
  • The Emirati Genome Program is considered one of the most comprehensive genomic initiatives in the world and will advance the nation's preventive and personalized healthcare agenda as it collaborates with research and medical institutions across the UAE.
  • The program aims to collect one million samples nationwide and currently contains whole genome sequencing data from around 400,000 citizens.
  • Genome sequencing can help in the diagnosis of conditions caused by changes in the DNA.
  • It will also support doctors in taking proactive steps to reduce the prevalence of certain diseases, enable early intervention and help to identify the most effective treatments.
Recent Post's

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Jiri Lehecka to complete the historic Sunshine Double at Miami Open 2026 without dropping a single set.

    Read More....

  • AIIMS New Delhi alumna Nisha Mehta was sworn in as Nepal’s Health and Population Minister on March 27, 2026.

    Read More....

  • India hosted a major maritime security exercise under IONS in Kochi and assumed chairmanship for 2026-2028 term.

    Read More....

  • Mahavir Jayanti 2026 is being celebrated with great devotion today on March 31, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir.

    Read More....

  • Jammu & Kashmir’s 19-year-old Sheetal Devi was named Para Archer of the Year 2025 by World Archery.

    Read More....

  • Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died at 43 in a tragic shooting accident near Digha coastal town.

    Read More....

  • Raymond Group former Chairman and Padma Bhushan awardee Vijaypat Singhania passed away at the age of 87.

    Read More....

  • Adani Defense delivered the first batch of 2000 ‘Prahar’ Light Machine Guns to the Indian Army, 11 months ahead of schedule.

    Read More....

  • The Union Government launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for redevelopment of 1338 railway stations across India.

    Read More....

  • Sunil Narine became the most-capped overseas player in IPL history with his 190th match for Kolkata Knight Riders.

    Read More....