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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that India's agri-food systems have a hidden cost of $1.3 trillion, mainly due to unhealthy diets.
It is a United Nations specialized agency tasked with improving nutrition, increasing agricultural productivity, raising rural populations' living standards, and contributing to global economic growth.
The FAO headquarters are in Rome, Italy.
The FAO currently includes 194 member nations, including India.
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The FAO report aims to promote a nutritional value based transformation of agrifood systems to increase their sustainability, resilience, inclusiveness, and efficiency.
The transformation should recognize hidden costs and make informed decisions to increase the societal value of agrifood systems, with a focus on food security, nutrition, biodiversity conservation, and cultural identity.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following statements in the context of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): 1. It is a United Nations specialized agency that coordinates global efforts to combat hunger. 2. The headquarters of FAO is located in New York, USA. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: A Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a United Nations specialized agency that coordinates global efforts to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and ensure food security. It was founded on October 16, 1945. Statement 2 is incorrect: The FAO has 195 members, including 194 countries and the EU. Its headquarters are in Rome, Italy, and it has regional and field offices in more than 130 countries. It enables governments and development organizations to better coordinate their efforts to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources. |
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