Question: Which state government has got invitation to participate in International Seed Conference by FAO recently?
a) Haryana
b) Telangana
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) None of the above
Ans: b
Recent Context
- Telangana, has been invited to participate in a conference which will be held virtually by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
- Related Facts
- International Seed Conference is a two-day conference. It will be held on November 4 & November 5, 2021 in Rome by FAO.
- Telangana has got special recognition for its capabilities in seed harvesting.
- In the conference, Managing Director of Seed Corporation Dr. Keshavulu will address on ‘Quality Seed Production System: A success story of India: Telangana as a seed hub’.
- Representatives, Ministers, scientists and seed experts from 195 countries would participate in the conference.
- About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
- It was founded in October 1945 and is composed of 197 member states.
- It is headquartered in Rome, Italy,
- It helps governments and development agencies coordinate their activities to improve and develop agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and water resources.
- It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates educational and training programs, and collects data on agricultural output, production, and development.
By Kameshwar Shukla