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What is One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA)?

October 22, 2022

The One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) was unveiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Organisation for Animal Health. Key facts The Joint Plan of Action aims to integrate systems and ..

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9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

September 19, 2022

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which is being held in New Delhi from September 19 ..

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International Day of Plant Health

May 13, 2022

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in March 2022 passed a resolution to mark May 12th as International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise awareness regarding the safety of plants and the importance of protecting plant health. Which countries ..

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Scomberoides pelagicus: New fish (Pola Vatta)

February 4, 2022

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently identified a new Vatta species. The new fish is called Scomberoides pelagicus. About the new fish The new fish belongs to queen fish group. It is localled called Pola vatta. The fish ..

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World Food Day celebrated on October 16

October 18, 2021

World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Year 2021 marked the 76th World Food Day. Key facts This day makes human realise how privileged are they to gorge on the delicacies from across the world as well ..

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FAO Report: Indigenous Peoples’ food systems

June 29, 2021

As per U.N. Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s report, traditional food gathering techniques of indigenous communities are under threat because of accelerated climate change and economic pressures right from Arctic to the Amazon. Key Findings of report As per FAO, ..

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