Which of the statements is correct?

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Q: 50 (IAS/2005)
Which of the statements is correct?

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'biosafety protocol': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'cartagena protocol': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'convention': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'biological diversity': [1, 0, 1, 4], 'first meeting': [1, 0, 2, 3], 'philippines': [2, 2, 11, 14], 'organisms': [4, 1, 3, 2], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13]}

The correct statement is:

The Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.

The Biosafety Protocol, also known as the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, is an international treaty under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It specifically deals with the safe handling, transport, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with the aim of protecting human health and the environment. The protocol establishes guidelines and procedures for the handling of GMOs, including the requirement for countries to inform and seek consent from other countries before exporting GMOs.

Regarding the other statements:

The first meeting of the Parties (MOP 1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was not held in the Philippines in the year 2004. The actual location and year of the first meeting may vary.

India is a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity. India is a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and has also ratified the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

The United States of America is not a member of the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity. While the United States is a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity, it has not ratified the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

Therefore, the correct statement is that the Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.