Who has received the 2022 World Food Prize from the World Food Prize Foundation?

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Cynthia Rosenzweig

James Annan

Julie Arblaster

David Archer

Correct Answer : Cynthia Rosenzweig

Cynthia Rosenzweig, a senior research scientist and head of the Climate Impacts Group at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City, received the 2022 World Food Prize from the World Food Prize Foundation on May 5th. According to the World Food Prize Foundation, the World Food Prize is a prestigious international award conceived as the "Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture" with a mission to elevate innovations and inspire action to sustainably increase the quality, quantity and availability of food for all.

Rosenzweig was selected for the award for her research to understand the relationship between climate and food systems and forecast how both will change in the future. Her modeling work has provided a foundation for decision-makers around the world to create strategies to mitigate climate change and adapt our food systems to a changing planet, which has helped communities worldwide address the consequences of Earth’s changing climate.

“I am thrilled and honored to receive the World Food Prize this year because food systems are now emerging as a key component of climate change,” said Rosenzweig.

Rosenzweig has been a research scientist at NASA GISS and head of the Climate Impacts Group since 1994. Her research focuses on improving models and assessments of how climate change will affect agriculture and the food supply in the future. In addition, she uses data from NASA satellites and models to study agricultural regions around the world and how they are changing. Rosenzweig has previously served as coordinating lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II Fourth Assessment Report in 2007 and the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land in 2019.

She is also a co-founder of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP), an international project using climate science, crop modeling and economic modeling to understand crop yield and food security in a changing climate.

Source : NASA

Published On : May 6, 2022

Date and Theme

* This year, World Press Freedom Day falls on a Friday (3rd May 2024), and the theme for 2024 is “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.” The theme highlights the crucial role of journalism and freedom of expression in addressing the global environmental crisis and driving meaningful action on pressing environmental issues.

Origin and Significance

* World Press Freedom Day was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, following a recommendation from UNESCO’s General Conference. It marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, which has become a global observance of press freedom.

* The day serves as a reminder of the importance of press freedom, ensuring public access to information and government respect for freedom of expression. It raises awareness of the challenges faced by journalists globally, such as threats, violence, and censorship.

Published On : May 3, 2024

Q .

Veteran Politician and Former Union Minister V. Srinivas Prasad When Did Passes Away?

28th April 2024

29th April 2024

30th April 2024

1st May 2024

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 29th April 2024

Veteran politician, BJP MP and former Union Minister V Sreenivasa Prasad died on Monday (29th April 2024), family sources said.

* The 76-year-old Lok Sabha member from Chamarajnagar was ailing for some time and being treated at a private hospital, where he passed away early today.

* Prasad is survived by wife and three daughters.

* He was a six-time MP from Chamarajanagar and also served as MLA from Nanjangud in Mysuru district for two terms.

* On March 18 this year, Prasad announced his retirement from electoral politics, marking his 50 years in public life.

* He first contested Assembly elections as an independent in 1974.

Deeply Saddened by the passing away of BJP MP Shri V. Srinivasa Prasad ji from Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. He will always be remembered for his lifelong dedication and commitment to public service. My heartfelt condolences to his family and well-wishers during this difficult time.… pic.twitter.com/PopImsIA65
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) April 29, 2024

Published On : May 3, 2024

Q .

Which Country Elects Pro-China Leader Jeremiah Manele as New Prime Minister?

New Zealand

New Caledonia

Marshall Islands

Solomon Islands

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has elected former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as its new prime minister, indicating that the South Pacific island nation is likely to maintain close ties with China.

Manele’s Victory and Promises

* Jeremiah Manele secured 31 votes in a secret ballot involving 49 lawmakers, defeating opposition leader Matthew Wale, who received 18 votes. Manele used his first speech as the leader to promise to govern with integrity and prioritize the nation’s interests.

Continuity in Solomon Islands-China Relations

* The withdrawal of pro-Beijing former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from the contest and his support for Manele as their party’s candidate suggest that the Solomon Islands could follow a similar trajectory in its relationship with China.

* During Sogavare’s previous term, China’s influence in the Solomon Islands grew significantly, with the country switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to Beijing and striking a secret security pact that raised concerns about potential Chinese naval presence in the region.

Published On : May 3, 2024