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Why in News Recently, Padma Shri award was given to Rahibai Popere, popularly known as Seedmother, from Akole taluka of Ahmednagar,...
13 Nov 2021 Food Security
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Climate Change & Locust Infestations
Why in News Infestation of desert locusts, which has plagued a vast swathe from eastern Africa to India in recent years, has been closely linked to...
12 Nov 2021 Food Security
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This article is based on “Alarming hunger or statistical artefact?” which was published in The Hindu on 18/10/2021. It talks about...
20 Oct 2021 Food Security
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Why in News World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16th to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations (UN) Food and...
19 Oct 2021 Food Security
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India’s Ethanol Plan and Food Security
Why in News India’s ambitious plan to cut the use of fossil fuels by promoting ethanol derived from rice, corn and sugar could undermine its...
08 Oct 2021 Food Security
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Reimagining Global Food Systems
This article is based on Reimagining food systems with lessons from India which was published in The Hindu on 04/10/2021. It talks about the...
04 Oct 2021 Food Security
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Role of Rice in Boosting Nourishment
Why in News According to a recent study, as many as 12 folk varieties of Indian rice examined by researchers can supplement the nutritional demand...
21 Sep 2021 Food Security
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Atmanirbhar Corner in Indian Missions
Why in News Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs will set up...
10 Sep 2021 Food Security
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Transforming India’s Food Systems
Why in News Sustainability of Food Systems is going to be crucial in the years to come due to climate change. India also has to transform its...
10 Sep 2021 Food Security
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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
