food insecurity
IGAD Regional Focus of the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2023
The African continent is currently facing an escalating hunger crisis, with projections indicating that up to 30 million people across multiple countries will require humanitarian food assistance this year. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), consisting of eight member states, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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
Global Food Policy Report, 2023
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2023 on April 13, urging stakeholders to invest in long-term solutions for building resilient and equitable food systems. The report highlights that multiple crises, such as the ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 Report
Ukraine – Russia war is creating energy crises, increasing inflation, and causing debt issues all over the world. Amidst these conditions and climate emergencies, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs launched the “World Economic Situation and Prospects” ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
New integrated Food Security Scheme
The Central Government of India recently announced the launch of a new integrated food security scheme, which will provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for the year 2023. The Cabinet has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Russia withdraws from Black Sea Grain Initiative
Russia recently pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Deal, which was launched to mitigate food inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine. What is Black Sea Grain Initiative? The Black Sea Grain Initiative was an agreement between Russia and Ukraine ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
IFC’s Global Food Security Platform
International Finance Corp. (IFC) has launched Global Food Security Platform to strengthen the private sector’s ability to respond to food crisis and boost food production. Key facts The World Bank’s private sector arm, IFC, launched the Global Food Security Platform ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
‘Global Report on Food Crises’ – Update (May, 2022)
The 2022 Global Report on Food Crises was recently published, highlighting acute food insecurity globally. Who published the report? Global Network Against Food Crises (GNAFC). Where the report does focus on? The report focuses on those countries and territories where ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs