Poverty and Hunger

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Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Jul, 2026

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

22 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Hunger Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Hunger Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Jun, 2026

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.

23 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

19 Jun, 2026

Amount sought by UN food agencies to shield people from El Nino, Pg12

FAO, WFP appeal for $202 million to shield 8.8 million across 22 nations from El Niño-induced drought, flood, and storm threats.

19 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

1.3 million risk falling to hunger, says UN agency, Pg20

UN agency warns 1.3 million Sri Lankans face acute hunger due to West Asia crisis, exacerbating existing food insecurity.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

12 Jun, 2026

1.3 million risk falling to hunger, says UN agency, Pg20

UN agency warns 1.3 million Sri Lankans face acute hunger due to West Asia crisis, exacerbating existing food insecurity.

12 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Evolving public health strategies to address under and over nutrition, Pg2

Vellore study and NFHS-6 expose India's double burden of malnutrition, with childhood thinness and obesity sharply rising by age nine, demanding urgent policy rethink.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

5 Jun, 2026

Evolving public health strategies to address under and over nutrition, Pg2

Vellore study and NFHS-6 expose India's double burden of malnutrition, with childhood thinness and obesity sharply rising by age nine, demanding urgent policy rethink.

5 Jun, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The overlooked conflict: Civil war and humanitarian disaster in South Sudan, Pg9

South Sudan's civil war escalates, triggering severe food crisis affecting over half the population, UNMISS struggles to maintain peace.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

2 Jun, 2026

The overlooked conflict: Civil war and humanitarian disaster in South Sudan, Pg9

South Sudan's civil war escalates, triggering severe food crisis affecting over half the population, UNMISS struggles to maintain peace.

2 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10

NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

2 Jun, 2026

Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10

NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.

2 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14

WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

14 May, 2026

UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14

WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.

14 May, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Apr, 2026

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

15 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Buffer Stocks and Food Security

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Buffer Stocks and Food Security

11 Apr, 2026

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

11 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

India showing steady progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains: report, Pg12

UN Report: India Significantly Reduces Child Mortality Rates Amidst Slowing Global Progress, Driven by Public Health Interventions and Improved Healthcare Access.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

19 Mar, 2026

India showing steady progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains: report, Pg12

UN Report: India Significantly Reduces Child Mortality Rates Amidst Slowing Global Progress, Driven by Public Health Interventions and Improved Healthcare Access.

19 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

Poverty and Hunger Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

8 Mar, 2026

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

8 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Land Reforms in India

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Poverty and Hunger Land Reforms in India

7 Mar, 2026

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

7 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Poverty and Hunger

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Climate change threatens global grazing lands, potentially shrinking suitable areas by 50% by 2100, impacting millions of pastoralists.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Poverty and Hunger

15 Feb, 2026

Climate change could shrink grazing area by half by 2100, Pg12

Climate change threatens global grazing lands, potentially shrinking suitable areas by 50% by 2100, impacting millions of pastoralists.

15 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

Article advocates for rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal burden, suggesting reforms in PDS and fertilizer pricing.

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

19 Jan, 2026

To complete reform drive, rationalise food and fertiliser subsidies, Pg12

Article advocates for rationalizing food and fertilizer subsidies to improve efficiency and reduce fiscal burden, suggesting reforms in PDS and fertilizer pricing.

19 Jan, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

12 Jan, 2026

Chhattisgarh, Puducherry cut TB deaths with cash, early nutrition support (4 to 5 times higher chance of mortality due to severe undernutrition: Studies), Pg14

Chhattisgarh and Puducherry combat TB deaths by prioritizing early nutritional support with cash transfers and food baskets for undernourished patients.

12 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora