To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for India’s agricultural sector, it is crucial to balance rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and address environmental and food safety concerns. Analyse.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology
Topic: Agriculture: Technology missions; Science and Technology
Q6. To responsibly harness the benefits of GM technology for India’s agricultural sector, it is crucial to balance rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and address environmental and food safety concerns. Analyse. (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question: The Supreme Court on July 23 pronounced a split verdict on the validity of the Centre’s 2022 decision granting conditional approval for environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops. Key Demand of the question: To write about the impact of clearance granted for the cultivation of GM-Mustard and need for a more balanced and transparent approach. Directive word: Analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, in brief, write about the need for GM crops in the country to meet the challenges of food security and make farming commercially viable and tackle challenges posed by climate change. Mention the issues associated with GM crops. Next, write about the steps taken for rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and addressing environmental and food safety concerns for GM crops. Next, write what more needs to be done to balance the use and address the concerns. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
The Supreme Court on July 23 pronounced a split verdict on the validity of the Centre’s 2022 decision granting conditional approval for environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impact of clearance granted for the cultivation of GM-Mustard and need for a more balanced and transparent approach.
Directive word:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, in brief, write about the need for GM crops in the country to meet the challenges of food security and make farming commercially viable and tackle challenges posed by climate change.
Mention the issues associated with GM crops.
Next, write about the steps taken for rigorous scientific evaluations, transparent regulatory processes, and addressing environmental and food safety concerns for GM crops.
Next, write what more needs to be done to balance the use and address the concerns.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.