Journalism of Courage
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
GENETIC ENGINEERING APPRAISAL COMMITTEE NEWS
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Genetically Modified (GM) Crops and India: 4 essential questions to understand the debate
July 13, 2025 12:25 pm
The Donald Trump administration is exerting pressure on India to open up its market to American soyabean and maize, which are both almost entirely GM produce. But what are GM crops? Here's what you must know about GM crops for your UPSC science syllabus. Don't miss out on the post-read questions in the end.
Luddite victory
November 21, 2014 12:05 am
States’ veto on field trials of GM crops shows them — and the Centre — in bad light.
Jayanthi scuttled, Moily clears GM crop trials
February 27, 2014 8:18 am
With Moily now approving the GEAC decision, the clearances are expected to take effect immediately.
Behind Jayanthi's exit: scraps with Moily,her rejection of 'consensus' GM report
December 24, 2013 3:24 am
Natarajan decided to disassociate herself,making it difficult for the government to go ahead.
GM trials: MoEF to rope in experts
May 20, 2013 2:58 am
In a bid to increase field trials of genetically-modified (GM) plants and address the related bio-safety concerns
Centre to hold talks with states on GM crops trials
February 21, 2012 12:37 am
Agriculture Ministry officials said Tamil Nadu,Chhattisgarh,Bihar,West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh have indicated their reluctance to grant NOCs for field trials.
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentIkkis: Real-life story of Arun Khetarpal who was martyred at 21, a day before ceasefire; flouted orders to fight till last breath
EntertainmentHardik Pandya's girlfriend Mahieka video-calls his mom, shares romantic pics with cricketer as his ex-wife Natasa holidays with son
TrendingZohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC’s first Muslim mayor, inauguration features Punjabi music: WATCH
TrendingWho is Edward Nathan Varghese? IIT Hyderabad student bags institute’s highest-ever placement package at Rs 2.5 crore
SportsHockey: Sjoerd Marijne, who guided India to historic fourth place at Tokyo Olympics, returns as women’s team chief coach
SportsHockey: As Sjoerd Marijne returns to take over Indian women's team in disarray, a serious challenge awaits with World Cup qualification looming
Advertisement
Advertisement