Environment & Ecology2021
In the context of India’s preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements:
- The ‘Climate-Smart Village’ approach in India is a part
- The project of CCAFS is carried out under the
- The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-
Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR’s research centres. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
The correct option is 1, 2, and 3. The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach is indeed part of the CCAFS project, which aims to enhance agricultural productivity while increasing resilience to climate change in rural communities. The CCAFS operates under CGIAR, which focuses on sustainable development through agricultural research, and although CGIAR’s main headquarters is in France, it has multiple research centers globally, including ICRISAT in India, which emphasizes the integration of climate-resilient practices in semi-arid regions. These statements reflect the interconnectedness of international efforts to tackle climate change through sustainable agriculture, a crucial area highlighted in UPSC GS Paper I.