Ethical Issues And Biosafety

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the Indian regulatory body that makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of releasing genetically modified organisms for public use, as stated in NCERT Class 12, Chapter 11 (Biotechnology and its Applications). It evaluates the potential risks of GMOs to human health and the environment before granting approval, thereby ensuring responsible application of biotechnology. ICMR, the Indian Council of Medical Research, coordinates and promotes biomedical research but is not the designated GMO appraisal authority. GMAC is not the correct official acronym used in the NCERT text for this regulatory function. CSIR, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, oversees a network of laboratories for scientific research but does not specifically clear GM organisms for release. A plausibility check confirms GEAC: the question asks for the committee that appraises and approves genetic engineering activities, and the term Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee directly matches this defined role.