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GM Soybean
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- The Union government has decided to allow the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soybean.
- It is a major ingredient of poultry feed.
- A GM or transgenic crop is a plant that has a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology.
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- The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops.
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the authorised body to regulate the imported crops in India.
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