Global report on food crises 2025

When was the Global Report on Food Crises first launched?

2016

Which organization publishes the Global Report on Food Crises?

Global Network Against Food Crises

The Global Report on Food Crises is published in collaboration with which information network?

Food Security Information Network

How many countries does the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises cover?

65

In how many countries was complete food security data available in the 2025 report?

53

Was India included in the Global Report on Food Crises 2025?

No

What types of issues does the Global Report on Food Crises analyse?

Acute food security

How many people faced acute hunger in 2024 according to the 2025 report?

295 million

How many people experienced catastrophic hunger (IPC phase 5) in 2024?

1.9 million

IPC phase 5 indicates what level of food crisis?

Catastrophic hunger

How many countries saw a worsening of their food security situation?

19

Name one country at high risk of malnutrition or famine according to the report.

Gaza Strip

Name two African countries facing severe hunger and famine risk according to the 2025 report.

Sudan and Mali

Which Middle Eastern country is identified as severely food insecure?

Yemen

Which country in East Africa is included among those facing catastrophic hunger?

South Sudan

Name a country that showed improvement in food security according to the 2025 report.

Afghanistan

Which European country showed improvement in food security in the 2025 report?

Ukraine

Which initiative by FAO targets 20 low-income countries for urgent food system reform?

Hand-in-Hand Initiative

What is the focus of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative?

Climate resilient agriculture and digital agritech

Which UNICEF strategy aims to reach 7 million malnourished children?

No Time to Waste strategy

Which is the largest humanitarian organisation combating hunger globally?

World Food Programme

What key service does the World Food Programme provide to children?

School meals

Name two countries that benefited from the World Bank’s Crisis Response Window.

Yemen and Somalia

How much has the World Bank committed to fragile states through its Crisis Response Window?

Over $1 billion

What is the objective of Mission Poshan 2.0?

Reduce malnutrition

Which scheme offers cash incentives to pregnant and lactating mothers?

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

What is the total incentive amount under the Matru Vandana Yojana?

₹5

Which scheme replaced the mid-day meal scheme in India?

PM POSHAN

What is the objective of the Eat Right Movement?

Ensure safe

What does the MAA scheme promote?

Breastfeeding and infant nutrition

Which age group is targeted under the Scheme for Adolescent Girls?

11–18 years

What is the aim of the National Food Security Act

2013?

What percentage of the rural population is covered under the NFSA?

75%

What percentage of the urban population is covered under the NFSA?

60%

What is the monthly grain entitlement for Antyodaya Anna Yojana households?

35 kg

Under the Priority Households category

how much grain is given per person per month?

What are the quantities of different grains provided under PHH?

Rice 3kg

When was the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana launched?

2020

Why was PM-GKAY initially launched?

As a COVID-19 relief measure

When was PMGKAY merged with the NFSA?

2022

Until when was the merged PMGKAY-NFSA scheme extended?

December 2023

Under PMGKAY

how much additional grain is provided per person per month?

Who releases the Global Hunger Index?

Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe

Which two countries are associated with the release of the Global Hunger Index?

Ireland and Germany

What is the Global Hunger Index (GHI) score for the world?

18.3

Which countries recorded the highest GHI scores?

Somalia

What is India’s rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?

105th out of 127

What is India’s Global Hunger Index score in the latest report?

27.3

India is placed in which category in the GHI?

Serious

How many other nations are in the 'serious' category along with India?

41 nations

How many dimensions make up the Global Hunger Index?

Three

What are the three dimensions used in the GHI?

Child undernutrition

How many indicators are used in calculating the GHI?

Four

What are the four indicators of the GHI?

Wasting

What does the term "acute hunger" refer to?

Severe

What is meant by "chronic hunger"?

Long-term undernutrition

What does the term "hidden hunger" mean?

Micronutrient deficiency without visible symptoms

Which UN agency is focused on eliminating hunger and improving nutrition?

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

When was the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) founded?

1945

Where is the headquarters of FAO located?

Rome

How many members does the FAO have?

195 (194 countries + the EU)

How is FAO funded?

100% from member countries

Name two sister bodies of the FAO.

IFAD and WFP

What does IFAD stand for?

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Where is IFAD headquartered?

Rome

How many members does IFAD have?

177

What is the focus of IFAD?

Poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries

Name a few areas IFAD works in.

Land-water management

When was the UN World Food Programme established?

1961

Where is the UN World Food Programme headquartered?

Rome

Which SDG is the main focus of WFP?

SDG 2: Zero Hunger by 2030

Why was WFP awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020?

For food assistance in conflict zones and preventing food weaponization

What is the full form of WFP?

World Food Programme

What is the full form of UN-CFS?

UN Committee on World Food Security

When was UN-CFS established?

1974

What is the main aim of the UN Committee on World Food Security?

Ensure food security and nutrition for all

When does the UN-CFS hold its annual Plenary Session?

October

Where is the UN-CFS permanent secretariat located?

FAO

What is the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)?

1951 multilateral treaty under UN-FAO

How many parties are part of the IPPC?

183

What is the aim of the IPPC?

Prevent the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products

Who oversees the implementation of the IPPC?

Commission on Phytosanitary Measures