In October 2022 Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approved the commercial cultivation of genet...........

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In October 2022, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approved the commercial cultivation of genetically modified seeds of which of the following?

This questions was previously asked in

IBPS PO Mains (26th November 2022)

Sesame

Soya

Mustard

Canola

Sunflower

- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is India's regulatory body for the approval of genetically modified (GM) crops.

- In October 2022, GEAC approved the commercial cultivation of GM mustard, known as Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11).

- Mustard is widely used in India for oil production and as a condiment.

- This decision was significant as mustard became one of the first GM food crops to receive approval for commercial cultivation in India.

- The objective of using GM technology in crops like mustard is to improve yield and disease resistance.

Option 3: Mustard

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