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

• A. Maharashtra
• B. Kerala
• C. Odisha
• D. Rajasthan

Answer: (A)

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.