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International Fund for Agricultural Development
Why in News Recently, IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) has committed to focus 30% of its climate finance to support...
04 Sep 2021 Food Security
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Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid-affected Sectors (LGSCAS)
Why in News Recently, the Finance Minister has asked all stakeholders to conclude Rs 50,000 crore Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid-Affected Sectors...
01 Sep 2021 Food Security
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National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm
Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister announced a National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), with an investment of over Rs 11,000 crore...
31 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Nutritional Security Through Food Fortification
This article is based on Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security, which was published in The Indian Express on...
30 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Agriculture Through Agri-tech: GM Crops
This article is based on Driving a 2nd green revolution via agri-biotech which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 15/08/2021. It talks...
16 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister launched the second phase of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) or Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme. He mentioned...
11 Aug 2021 Food Security
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National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm
Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister has announced a new national initiative on palm oil production to help increase farm incomes. The...
11 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Why in News According to a United Nations’ report on the Food System, today's food systems are heavily afflicted by power imbalances and...
05 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Hunger Hotspots Report : FAO-WFP
Why in News Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) released a report named Hunger Hotspots -...
03 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Demand for Import of Genetically Modified Soy Seeds
Why in News The poultry industry is demanding a permit for the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soy seeds for captive consumption of...
03 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Adverse Impacts of Food Fortification
Why in News Recently, a group of scientists and activists have warned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) of the adverse...
03 Aug 2021 Food Security
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Changing Monsoon & Agriculture
This article is based on “Make a drop count: Southwest monsoon patterns are changing” which was published in The Times of India on...
01 Jul 2021 Food Security
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Economic Relief Package after Covid- Second Wave
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Finance announced a slew of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the second wave of...
29 Jun 2021 Food Security
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Why in News According to a recent report, as much as 40% of the world’s agricultural crops are lost to pests each year. The United Nations...
04 Jun 2021 Food Security
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Introduction The Green Revolution was an endeavour initiated by Norman Borlaug in the 1960s. He is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in...
31 May 2021 Food Security
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Why in News The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has formulated Kharif Strategy 2021 to achieve self-sufficiency in edible...
24 May 2021 Food Security
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Why in News Recently, Indian Scientists have developed a high-yielding and pest-resistant variety of soybean, called MACS 1407. Scientists from...
30 Apr 2021 Food Security
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EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The...
16 Apr 2021 Food Security
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Why in News An International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) supported initiative to revive Kodo and Kutki Millets cultivation, started in...
31 Mar 2021 Food Security
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Why in News Recently, two new red algal seaweed species have been discovered along India’s coastline. India has a vast coastline of over...
30 Mar 2021 Food Security