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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 202110 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Discuss the applications of biotechnology in the field of agriculture. What are the biosafety concerns regarding genetically modified (GM) crops?
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Developments in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, issues relating to intellectual property rights (IPR).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Agricultural Biotechnology, GM Crops (Bt Cotton/GM Mustard), GEAC Clearance
Recurring Theme Trend: “Agricultural Biotechnology”
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