Thursday, 24 February 2022

In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is

In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is 

(a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
(b) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
(c) Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
(d) Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC).

Answer (d) : Indian Government has set up organisation such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) which makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services.