GS2/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Human Resources Source: TH Context: The article discusses the issue of hunger and malnutrition in India and the need for a more localized assessment of this problem. What is Hunger? As per FAO, hunger is the condition characterized by habitual or chronic consumption of too …
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QUESTIONS ASKED – DAY-11 (30/07/2013) 1) What is malnutrition and undernourishment? Why is India according to some reports, in spite of surplus food grain production, home to a large number of stunted, wasted and underweight children in the world? Explain. (300 Words) 2)“In the post-independence India, the myth of Balkanization was belied by the peaceful reorganization …
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“Though quieter than famine, persistent undernutrition kills many more people slowly in the long run than famine do” (Dre’ze and Sen 1998) India’s much coveted ‘demographic dividend‘ might be in jeopardy. It is estimated that by 2030, there will be 484.86 million youth (aged between 15 to 34) in India. Much has been said about its …
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