Since two-judge bench delivered divergent views, matter will now be placed before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud who will then refer it to a larger bench to re-hear case.
China will likely plant less than 1% of its corn fields with genetically modified varieties this year, using fields in certain counties of Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Hebei & Yunnan provinces.
After the environment ministry's approval, scientists will now carry out the last rounds of trials before letting farmers grow the transgenic mustard variety.
These genetically modified tomatoes will soon hit the shelves in US and are said to protect against certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, among other ailments.
Report released by Global Agricultural Information Network of USDA cites 'existing policy environment' as a reason for uncertainty in agricultural biotech R&D in India.
Experts associated with IAAG have written to PM Modi claiming approvals for gene-edited plants have been ‘inordinately delayed’ as the regulatory body has sought opinion of states.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
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