What is $GEAC$? Give its function.

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(N/A) The $GEAC$ stands for $Genetic$ $Engineering$ $Appraisal$ $Committee$.
Its primary functions are:
$1$. To make decisions regarding the validity of $GM$ (Genetically Modified) research.
$2$. To assess the safety of introducing $GM$ organisms for public services.
It is an organization set up by the Indian Government to regulate the manipulation of living organisms and ensure that genetic modification does not have unpredictable or harmful results when introduced into the ecosystem.

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