Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for…

Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services?
  1. Bio-safety committee
  2. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
  3. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
  4. Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation

Solution

Genetic Engineering Approval Committee regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services.

It is also responsible for evaluating numerous activities, including large scale use of microorganisms that are hazardous to the environment. GEAC is also involved in the research and industrial production of the recombinants from the environmental perspective.

Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 1)

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