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Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP Early Warnings on Acute Food Insecurity
A recent United Nations report has shed light on the alarming situation of hunger hotspots and increasing acute food insecurity in various parts of the world. The report, titled “Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity,” issued ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
FAO’s Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS) and Its Latest Monitor
FAO’s Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS) is an inter-agency platform that was set up to boost transparency in the food market and promote policy response for food security. In its latest monitor, the AMIS revealed that India’s corn, soyabean ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
FAO Food price index
According to a report released by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on January 6, world food prices reached a record high in 2022, despite experiencing a ninth consecutive monthly fall in December. Record Highs in 2022 The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
FAO: World Food Import Bill at All-Time High
According to the biannual Food Outlook report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the year 2022 is expected to witness the world’s food import bill reaching an all-time high. What did the recent Food Outlook report predict? Food ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023 • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
2022 State of World’s Forests Report
The 2022 edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO), released on day one of the World Forestry Congress, 2022 (May 2, 2022). Who published the report? “The State of the World’s Forests” (SOFO) is the flagship publication of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
International Tea Day
Every year, on May 21, the United Nations observes International Tea Day. The resolution to celebrate International Tea Day was adopted in 2019 by the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization. History The International Tea Day is being celebrated since ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021