27 September 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Secretary, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi chairs a review meeting of United Nations World Food Programme- Country Programme Advisory Committee
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2058889®=3&lang=1 )
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UN World Food Programme:
- Established: 1961 by the United Nations, headquartered in Rome, Italy.
- Objective: To combat global hunger, improve food security, and enhance nutrition in crisis and vulnerable regions.
- Operations: Active in over 80 countries, delivering food assistance during emergencies and working on long-term development projects.
- Key Focus Areas:
- Emergency response: Provides immediate food aid in disaster-affected and conflict regions.
- Resilience building: Supports sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and food systems.
- Nutrition: Promotes access to nutritious, fortified foods, focusing on children, women, and vulnerable communities.
- Partnerships: Collaborates with governments, NGOs, and other UN agencies.
- Notable Achievements: Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for efforts to combat hunger and prevent the use of food as a weapon in conflicts.
