Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
4. What is Biofortification? Examine the potential of Biofortification with respect to India’s push towards achieving targets of Sustainable Development Goal-2 (SDG-2). (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tricky
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation as he emphasised the need to ensure “poshan” (nutrition) to the country’s women and children.
Key Demand of the question:
To explain Biofortification and examine its potential in the fights against hunger and malnutrition.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining Biofortification and the process.
Body:
First, write about the SDG-2 and the steps taken by India so far in order to meet its targets.
Next, in detail, write about the potential of Biofortification with respect to addressing the issues of hunger and malnutrition in India. Elaborate especially with respect the aspect of hidden hunger.
Write about India’s capabilities with regard to Biofortification and numerous other benefits it offers.
Conclusion:
Suggest a way forward to build towards Biofortification in India.
