PrelimsThe Codex Alimentarius Commission Source: News on AirSubject: International Organisation Context: India secured major advancements at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) held in Geneva, Switzerland, where the commission officially adopted seven food standards and guidelines developed under Indian leadership. The Codex Alimentarius Commission About The Codex Alimentarius Commission: What It Is? …
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Explain the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Evaluate its significance in contemporary global governance.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. Explain the mandate of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Evaluate its significance in contemporary global governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising global hunger hotspots, climate shocks and conflict-driven food crises have brought the role of international organizations …
Codex Alimentarius
Source: TOI Context: India’s millet standard and leadership in Codex committees were appreciated at the 88th Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) in Rome. About Codex Alimentarius: What it Is? Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice. It promotes food safety, consumer protection, and fair-trade practices in international food …
State of World Marine Fishery Resources – 2025
Syllabus: Fishery Source: FAO Context: The FAO’s 2025 report on the state of marine fisheries was released during the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. Summary of State of World Marine Fishery Resources – 2025: Global Stock Sustainability: 64.5% of global marine fishery stocks are exploited within biologically sustainable levels, while 35.5% remain overfished. …
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AIM4NatuRe initiative
Source: FAO Context: FAO launched the AIM4NatuRe initiative with UK support to enhance global monitoring of ecosystem restoration under the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework. About AIM4NatuRe Initiative: What is AIM4NatuRe? Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) is a global initiative to improve the monitoring and reporting of ecosystem restoration efforts. Launched by: Food and Agriculture …
AQUASTAT
Source: FAO Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) celebrated 30 years of AQUASTAT, the world’s leading water-agriculture data platform. The event featured the launch of the new AQUASTAT Dissemination Platform, enhancing access to global water data, aligned with SDG 6. About AQUASTAT: What it is? AQUASTAT is FAO’s global database on water resources and …
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Source: DTE Context: The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has commenced in Rome, where global leaders will discuss strategies for conserving plant and forest genetic resources and release two major global reports. About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA): What it is: A permanent …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 October 2024
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
“The Unjust Climate” report
Syllabus: Climate report Source: DD News Context: A national-level dialogue on FAO’s “The Unjust Climate” report, held in New Delhi on 16 October, focused on the climate vulnerabilities affecting India’s rural poor, particularly those trapped in multidimensional poverty Key findings of FAO’s “The Unjust Climate” report: Poverty reduction with ongoing challenges: India has reduced rural …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 June 2024
Insights IAS UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Role of Nuclear Technologies in Food System
Context: At the International Symposium on Food Safety and Control: FAO Director-General underscores the importance of nuclear technologies for measuring, managing and controlling food safety. It was organized by FAO and IAEA. Role of Nuclear Technologies in Food System: Animal Health: PCR tests for rapid disease detection. Soil and Water Management: Use of radioactive nuclides …
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Status of Women In Agri-food Systems
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Role of Women and Women’s Organization Source: DTE Context: According to a new report – The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems – by the FAO, tackling gender inequality in agri-food systems can reduce hunger, boost the economy and reinforce resilience to shocks like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Global assessment of soil carbon in grasslands
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture – Cropping pattern, Soil Source: FAO Context: The first FAO Global assessment of Soil Carbon in Grasslands measured the baseline of stocks of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) in both semi-natural and managed grasslands and estimated their potential for SOC sequestration. The Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance Partnership (FAO LEAP Partnership) funded …
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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 5 January 2023
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …
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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2022
GS Paper-2 Syllabus: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Context: FAO, International Fund for Agriculture Development, UNICEF, UN world food Programme and WHO have jointly released SOFI 2022. What does the report say? On Global Level: Global hunger has increased: The world is moving further away from its goal of ending hunger (SDG …
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World Forestry Congress adopts Seoul Forest Declaration:
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: The Seoul Forest Declaration was an outcome of the discussions held at the recently concluded XV World Forestry Congress in Seoul, South Korea. This was the second congress held in Asia, with Indonesia hosting the first Congress in Asia in 1978. About World Forestry Congress: …
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World Food Day:
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Food Security related issues. Context: World Food Day is being celebrated every year on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation in 1945. The theme for World Food Day this year is “Our actions are our future- Better production, …
FAO locust warning
Topics Covered: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. FAO locust warning India should remain on high alert against locust attack for the next four weeks, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned amid the country facing the worst locust attack in 26 years. Spring-bred locust swarms, which …
