Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study

Q. With reference to the recent approval of GM Maize field trials in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
2. The GM maize varieties approved for trials possess traits of both herbicide tolerance and insect resistance.

3. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) will conduct the confined field trials during the 2025 Kharif season.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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