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More tests required for release of GM mustard: GEAC
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has demanded more tests for genetically modified mustard- Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH -11) for “commercial cultivation. It has called for ‘field demonstrations’ of GM mustard in an area of 5 acres at two or three different locations across the country to study possible impact transgenic crop could have on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Topics: Dhara Mustard Hybrid • DMH -11 • Environment • GEAC • GM Mustard
Government forms committee to probe illegal cultivation of HT Cotton
The Department of Biotechnology in Ministry of Science and Technology has constituted Field Inspection and Scientific Evaluation Committee (FISEC) to investigate matter of illegal cultivation of Herbicide Tolerant (HT) or BG-III cotton in four states. Background The committee was constituted after there were several media reports and complaints regarding illegal or unauthorised cultivation of HT ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Topics: BG-III cotton • Environment • GEAC • HT Cotton • Illegal cultivation • RRF gene
Muddle over GEAC’s approval for GM mustard DMH-11
It was reported earlier in May 2017 that Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) had cleared transgenic mustard, DMH-11 for commercial cultivation. However, records of that GEAC meeting which was made public now do not record any such approval. Though GEAC gave its approval for commercial cultivation of DHM-11, but the final release will be only ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: GEAC • GM mustard DMH-11 • National • Science and Technology
GM crops only after biosafety, socio-economic evaluation: Parliamentary Committee
The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that no genetically modified (GM) crop should be introduced unless the biosafety and socio-economic desirability is evaluated in a transparent process. It also called for placing an accountable regime in this regard. The recommendation was made by department-related parliamentary standing committee on science and technology and environment and forest ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Topics: Biosafety • GEAC • GM Crops • National • Science and Technology
SC stays commercial release of GM mustard
The Supreme Court has stayed the commercial release of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop till October 17, 2016. It has asked the Central Government to seek public opinion before releasing the variety for cultivation purpose. Order in this regard was issued by SC Bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur and Justice A.M. Khanwilkar on petition ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • GEAC • Genetic Crops • GM Mustard • National • Science and Technology • Supreme court