Hazardous Microorganisms

What is the short title of the rules mentioned in the text?

• Genetic Engineering Guidelines

• Biotechnology Regulations

• Environmental Protection Rules

• Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-Organisms Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells

Which committee reviews developments in Biotechnology at national and international levels?

• Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

• Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)

What does 'Deliberate release' of genetically engineered organisms refer to?

• Intentional transfer of genetically engineered organisms to the environment

• Random mutation of organisms in the wild

• Accidental mixing of genetic material in a laboratory

• Unintentional exposure of organisms to natural elements

Who is responsible for approving the production, sale, importation, and use of substances containing genetically engineered organisms or cells?

• Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)

• Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC)

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)

What is the purpose of the State Biotechnology Coordination Committee?

• To inspect, investigate, and take punitive action in case of violations of statutory provisions

• To monitor the safety regulations in installations handling genetically modified organisms

• To grant approval for large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms

• To review developments in Biotechnology at national and international levels

Which committee shall be competent to ask for assistance from any other government authority to carry out its instructions?

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• District Level Committee

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• State Medical Officer

Who should immediately notify the District Level Committee/State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee and the state medical officer of any interruption of operations or accidents?

• Occupier

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• District Level Committee

For what purpose should the occupier provide the DLC with information regarding the handling of hazardous microorganisms/genetically engineered organisms?

• To prepare an off-site emergency plan

• To carry out supervision

• To notify interruptions or accidents

• To fix fees for inspections

Who may entertain an appeal after the expiry of thirty days if the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time?

• Ministry of Environment and Forests

• Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

• District Level Committee

• State Biotechnology Co-ordination Committee

Which organisms are considered plant pests according to the text?

• All viruses

• All of the above

• All bacteria

• All fungi