Regional Centre for Biotechnology in New Delhi under UNESCO

Q.  The Regional Centre for Biotechnology which is to be setup in new Delhi is under the auspices of
- Published on 28 Apr 16

a. UN
b. UNESCO
c. BRICS
d. SAARC

ANSWER: UNESCO
 
  • The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2016, seeks to establish a Regional Centre for Biotechnology, an institution of education, training and research, under the auspices of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the National Capital Region and declare it to be an institution of national importance.
  • The Regional Centre for Biotechnology will take up research and innovation and impart education and training in the new areas of Biotechnology at the interface of multiple disciplines of science creating a hub of technology expertise.
  • Objectives: (i) Disseminate knowledge by providing teaching and research facilities in biotechnology and related fields, (ii) create a hub of biotechnology expertise, (iii) facilitate transfer of technology and knowledge in the SAARC region and generally Asia and (iv) Promote cooperation at the international level.

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