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Asian Development Bank allocates USD400 million for Afghans
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday the allocation of USD400 million to protect the livelihoods and well-being of Afghans who are at risk, with a particular focus on women and girls, Khaama Press reported citing the ADB's statement.
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Centre further reduces wheat stock limit for traders, wholesalers, big cha
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Central government imposed stock limits on the wheat applicable to Traders, wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers and Processors for all States and Union Territories.
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Plant-based food alternatives might help in shift to global sustainability
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the study just published in Nature Communications, additional climate and biodiversity benefits could accrue from reforesting land spared from livestock production when meat and milk products are substituted by plant-based alternatives, more than doubling the climate benefits an
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Israel exploring food security alliances with Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Israeli Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter signed declaration of intent agreements with Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan for the joint production and cultivation of wheat on Monday, his ministry announced on Tuesday
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Saudi Arabia among India’s most important strategic partners: PM Modi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held the first leaders’ meeting of the India- Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council on Monday and discussed cooperation in areas such as energy security, trade and investment, defence and sec
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Ukraine war affects price, energy and food security: German Chancellor on
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
erman Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on Saturday, said that the people globally have been affected by higher prices, energy shortages, and food security due to Ukraine war, as per Reuters.
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Air pollution makes it difficult for bees to find flowers: Research
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a new study, air pollution prevents bees from finding flowers because it degrades the scent.
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East Asia Summit leaders reaffirm commitment to promote region as epicentr
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The East Asia Summit leaders on Thursday, after the conclusion of the 18th edition, issued a joint statement reaffirming shared commitment to maintaining and promoting the region as epicentrum of growth.
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Amid vulnerabilities in Indo-Pacific, India commits to ASEAN to sustain fo
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Recognising the inter-connectedness and vulnerabilities of the Indo-Pacific region in the face of regional and global challenges, India has committed to maintaining and supporting ASEAN as the epicentre of global growth and to increase concerted efforts in sustaining the food trade supply
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ASEAN-India joint statement stresses on promoting public food stockholding
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
ASEAN-India joint leaders' statement on Thursday emphasized on supporting ASEAN-India preparedness for long-term resilience and sustainability of the agrifood system. It further stressed on strengthening local and regional food value chains.
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Empowering Farmers Across India in 2023
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5: Farmers are critical to a country's economy, lifestyle, and general development. They are the backbone of any nation, maintaining food security by producing crops and cattle that sustain the population. Aside from its economic importance, farming is profoundly
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“Gesture of strong friendship much appreciated”: Singapore on India exempt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
India recently decided to allow the export of rice to Singapore to "meet the food security requirements" of the southeast nation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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