Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2022

Question:
Which has become the first country in the world to get approval for the commercial production of genetically modified “golden rice”, a variety of rice enriched with nutrients to help reduce childhood malnutrition?
Options:
Philippines
China
Japan
India
Correct Answer:
Philippines
Explanation:
Though the GMO golden rice is approved by the US, Canadian and Australian authorities, the Philippines is the first country to approve its commercial farming in Sep 2021.