Topic: issues of buffer stocks and food security;
5. Examine the various threats to India’s food security. Suggest measures in order to have sufficient production and proper distribution of food grains amidst rising geopolitical tensions. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the Food Price Index has increased by 30 per cent in the year 2021-22. The last time it had increased in similar proportion was in 2010-11.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various threats to food security and measures needed to ensure it.
Directive:
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:
Begin by giving statistic related to food security scenario in the country.
Body:
First, write the about the various threats to food security in the country – geopolitical tension, adverse weather events like floods and droughts, improper supply chains, storage issues etc
Next, write the measures needed to overcome the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward on overcoming the above shortcomings.
