CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Our mandate is to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations leading international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food and security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food and lead active, healthy lives.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Corporate Services Department supports the entire FAO organization. The Economic and Social Development Department promotes economic development through internal production and trade.

Detailed explanation-4: -FAO lends its years of experience to member countries in devising agricultural policy, supporting planning, drafting effective legislation and creating national strategies to achieve rural development and hunger alleviation goals.