Which of the statements is correct?
- AThe first meeting of the Parties (MOP1) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in Philippines in the year 2004.
- BIndia is not a signatory to the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.
- CThe Biosafety Protocol deals with genetically modified organisms.Correct
- DThe United States of America is member of the Biosafety Protocol/Convention on Biological Diversity.
Explanation
The correct option is C because the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement that aims to ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. These are commonly referred to as genetically modified organisms or GMOs.
Regarding the other options: Option A is incorrect because the first meeting of the Parties took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, not the Philippines. Option B is incorrect because India is a party to both the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol. Option D is incorrect because the United States has not ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity and is therefore not a member of the Biosafety Protocol.
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