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Consider the following statements with respect to Animal Quarantine amp Certification Service AQCS I...........

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    Consider the following statements with respect to Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS)

    1. It aids to prevent the ingress of dangerous exotic diseases into the country through imported livestock and livestock products.

    2. It was an initiative by the NITI Aayog.

    3. In India, live animals including pets can be imported via international airport situated across India.

    How many of the statements given above are correct?

    Only One

    Correct Answer

    Only Two

    Incorrect Answer

    All Three

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Only statement 1st is correct.
    Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS)

    • Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has recently inaugurated the Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kochi, Kerala.

    • Animal Quarantine & Certification Service (AQCS) aims to prevent the ingress of dangerous exotic diseases into the country through imported livestock and livestock products.

    • Regulation – Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying regulates the import of livestock and livestock products under the Livestock Importation Act of 1898, amended in 2001.

    • The focuses on preventing the introduction of exotic diseases into India.

    • Import of live animals – At present, live animals, including pets, are imported through 6 major entry points where AQCS stations are located. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

    • The 6 major entry points are Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

    Hence option 1st is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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