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Australia approved the commercial cultivation of the genetically modified Indian mustard species called ‘Brassica juncea’ for herbicide tolerance. This is the first time a genetically modified variety of Indian mustard has received commercial approval anywhere in the world. So far, the canola (Brassica napus) is perhaps the only genetically modified mustard variety that has been cleared for commercial application. A GM or transgenic crop is a plant that has a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. For example, a GM crop can contain a gene(s) that has been artificially inserted instead of the plant acquiring it through pollination.
Consider the following statements regarding the “Samagra Shiksha Scheme”;
I.Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a central Sponsored Scheme.
II....
Consider the following statements:
I. The Global Livelihood Index is released by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
II. In Global Livelihood...
______ has unveiled a new production line that would produce engines at its manufacturing facility in Hosur completely operated by women employees.
Which small finance bank has collaborated with Water.org that will be offer loans to existing as well as new customers of the bank starting from Rs 6,00...
President Draupadi Murmu was recently honored with the highest civilian award of which country?
Where is the Bamboo Exhibition at the National Workshop on Bamboo Sector Development being organized?
Who is appointed as the advisor to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi?
The least populated district of India as per 2011 Census is located in which of the following states?
By how much did India's tele density increase under the Department of Telecommunications' initiative?
What recent development has occurred along the Indo-Myanmar border in Nagaland?