............. is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by multinational companies and other organizations without proper authorization from the countries and people concerned,and without compensatory payment.

Give information about Bio-patent.

Which of the following is/are true?
$I$. Biowar is the use of biological weapons against humans and/or their crops and animals.
$II$. Bioethics is the unauthorized use of bioresources and traditional knowledge related to bioresources for commercial benefits.
$III$. Biopatent is exploitation of bioresources of other nations without proper authorization.

$A$ : Indian Government has set up organizations such as $GEAC$ (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee),which make decisions regarding the validity of $GM$ research and the safety of introducing $GM$ organisms for public services.
$R$ : Genetic modification of organisms can have unpredictable results when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem.

Which step has the Government of India taken to cater to the requirements of patent terms and other emergency provisions in this regard?

$A$ : Some nations are developing laws to prevent unauthorised exploitation of their bioresources and traditional knowledge.
$R$ : Brazzein,a protein obtained from a West African plant,was isolated,sequenced,and patented in $U.S.A.$