The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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Q: 13 (IAS/2015)
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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IAS

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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The GEAC is a statutory body established by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. It is responsible for the regulation and appraisal of activities involving the research, development, and application of genetically engineered organisms and products in India. The GEAC evaluates the potential environmental impacts of such activities and provides approvals or clearances based on scientific assessments and regulatory guidelines.

Therefore, the correct answer is the "Environment (Protection) Act, 1986."