Which of the following protocols on Biosafety (under the convention on biological diversity) is the world's first such attempt to hold operators responsible for damage both from imminent and real threats from the use of new technology?

The Kyoto Protocol

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The Humes Protocol

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The Montreal Protocol

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The Cartagena Protocol

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The correct option is C The Cartagena Protocol

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. It was adopted on 29 January 2000 and entered into force on 11 September 2003.

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Cartagena Protocol?

1

. The Cartagena Protocol in Biosafety was the first international regulatory framework for safe transfer, handling and use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs)

2

. It was negotiated under the aegis of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

3

. India is party to the protocol.

Q. With reference to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, consider the following statements.

1

. It is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

2

. The protocol establishes procedures for regulating the import and export of living modified organism from one country to another.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?

98. Consider the following statements:

i) It was negotiated under the aegis of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and adopted in 2000.

ii) India is a party to the Protocol.

iii) The main objective of the Protocol is to ensure safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effect on the

Conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking into account risk to human health.

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Q. Q. Biosafety Clearing-Houses was set up under Cartagena protocol for which of the following purposes?Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

Q. Q. Biosafety Clearing-Houses was set up under the Cartagena protocol for which of the following purposes?Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2

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