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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed by United Nations to head the World Food Programme (WFP), recently?
A
James T. Morris
B
James Ingram
C
David Beasley
D
Josette Sheeran
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -David Beasley is new head of WFP.

Detailed explanation-2: -WFP has been working in India since 1963, with work transitioning from food distribution to technical assistance since the country achieved self-sufficiency in cereal production.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Odisha. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Odisha government have joined hands. They will improve the food security of small and marginal farmers by strengthening their resilience to climate change.

Detailed explanation-4: -WFP has more than 14, 000 staff worldwide of whom over 90 percent are based in the countries where the agency provides assistance.

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