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Discussion Forum : State - Latest Current Affairs (Q.No. 2373)

2022-05-02 State

2373.

Which state approved India's first gene bank programme for biodiversity conservation?

Rajasthan

Kerala

Odisha

Maharashtra

Answer: Option

Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet, on Thursday, approved the 'Maharashtra Gene Bank', a first-of-its-kind project in India. It aims to document native natural resources and conserve them with local communities to ensure biodiversity conservation and the inclusion of traditional knowledge.