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International Sugar Organisation (ISO)

  Source: PIB  Context: India has been designated as the Chair of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024, following the announcement made during the 63rd council meeting held in London. What is ISO? The International Sugar Organization (founded 1968; HQ: London) is an intergovernmental organization, which was established by the International Sugar Agreement of …

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Sugar export curbs and their impact:

GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security.   Context: The government has notified that sugar exports will be restricted, or allowed only with permission. The curbs come into effect from June 1 …

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