Recently a large number of children/infants have fallen sick because of the use of melamine contaminated dairy products in the world. Due to this many countries like South Africa, Japan and Singapore etc. have stopped import of these products. Which of th

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Q: 36 (CDS-II/2009)
Recently a large number of children/infants have fallen sick because of the use of melamine contaminated dairy products in the world. Due to this many countries like South Africa, Japan and Singapore etc. have stopped import of these products.
Which of the following countries was the main exporter of such products?

question_subject: 

Current Affairs

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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The correct answer is option 1: China. Recently, there have been reports of children and infants falling sick due to the consumption of dairy products contaminated with melamine. As a result, several countries such as South Africa, Japan, and Singapore have halted the import of these products.

In this context, the main exporter of these contaminated dairy products is China. The contamination of these products has led to a widespread concern for the health and safety of consumers. It is essential for countries to be cautious and act swiftly to protect their citizens by imposing import bans on such products.

Melamine is a chemical compound that has been illicitly added to various food products in China, including milk powder and infant formula, in order to artificially increase the protein content. However, the presence of melamine in these products can have severe adverse effects on human health, especially among children and infants. Therefore, it is crucial for countries to closely monitor and regulate the import and consumption of dairy products to prevent such occurrences and protect the well-being of their citizens.