Genetic Engineering — Mains Questions

Discuss the potential of genetic engineering in addressing India's healthcare challenges and agricultural sustainability goals. What are the associated ethical and regulatory concerns?

Examine the evolution of India's regulatory framework for genetically engineered organisms. How have recent guidelines, particularly for gene-edited plants, aimed to balance innovation with biosafety?

CRISPR-Cas9 technology has been hailed as a revolutionary tool in genetic engineering. Elaborate on its mechanism, advantages over traditional methods, and discuss its potential applications and associated ethical concerns, particularly in the Indian context.