- It was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization.
- The theme of the conference was: Awareness about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables for a balanced and healthy diet and lifestyle.
- At the conference, Union Minister released operational guidelines for the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme.
- He highlighted the conference by mentioning the importance of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition content.
- He also mentioned maintaining food security and attaining SDG.
- The ministry identified 10 globally popular Exotic fruit crops to grant them commercial importance and 10 important Indigenous fruit crops enriched with high nutritional and nutraceutical properties.
- Static Part:
- HQ of FAO: Rome, Italy
Question:
Q.1 The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare organised the National Conference on the ‘International Year of Fruits and Vegetables’ in partnership with ____?
a. World Food Programme
b. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
c. Food Corporation of India
d. Food and Agriculture Organization
a. World Food Programme
b. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
c. Food Corporation of India
d. Food and Agriculture Organization
