Ethical Issues in Biotechnology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is/are correct? 1. It is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity. 2. It deals with the safe handling, transport, and use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs). 3. India is not a party to this Protocol. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Regarding 'Germline Gene Therapy', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It involves genetic modification of somatic cells only. 2. The changes made are heritable and can be passed to future generations. 3. It is widely accepted and practiced globally for therapeutic purposes. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The 'Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health' is significant for biotechnology ethics primarily because it:

Which of the following ethical concerns is most directly associated with 'Biopiracy'?

Consider the following statements regarding the ethical implications of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in agriculture: 1. GMOs can potentially enhance food security by increasing crop yields and nutritional value. 2. Concerns exist regarding corporate control over seed supply and its impact on small farmers. 3. Mandatory labeling of GMO products is universally accepted and implemented globally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?