The UN FAO findings on global hunger dynamics offer useful international context and report-based data for GS2 questions on poverty, hunger, and international organizations.
Notes
According to a UN report, Africa has for the first time surpassed Asia as the continent with the largest population facing hunger.
An official from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) stated that the centre of gravity of hunger has shifted from Asia to Africa.
The report highlights a growing number of people facing undernourishment in Africa.
Questions
With the global centre of gravity of hunger shifting from Asia to Africa, evaluate the implications for global food security. How can India leverage its bilateral and developmental partnerships with African nations to enhance agricultural resilience in the region?250 words
Discuss the role of South-South cooperation in addressing persistent undernourishment and food insecurity in developing nations, in light of recent UN findings on global hunger trends.150 words
Prelims
According to findings by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which region has surpassed Asia to become the continent with the largest population facing hunger?