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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the Organisation, which has recently released the 2019 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR).
A
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
B
Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
C
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
D
World Food Programme
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2019 Global food policy report | IFPRI : International Food Policy Research Institute.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why in News? Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has released Global Food Policy Report: Climate Change & Food Systems, showing India’s risk for hunger could increase 23% by 2030 due to Climate Change.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) calculates GHI scores each year to assess progress, or the lack thereof, in combating hunger.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) was established in 1975 in recognition of the need for an independent research institute that would deal with socioeconomic policies for agricultural development.

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