[Jan]GEF ASSISTED GREEN – AG PROJECT

Question 1

Context?

Answer 1

Government has launched the “Green – Ag:
Transforming Indian Agriculture for global
environmental benefits and the conservation of critical
biodiversity and forest landscapes” in association
with Global Environment Facility (GEF) & Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Question 2

Aim of Green-AG?

Answer 2

catalyze a transformative
change of India’s agricultural sector to support
the achievement of national and global
environmental benefits and conservation of
critical biodiversity and forest landscapes.

Question 3

GEF estd.?

Answer 3

1992 Rio Earth Summit

Question 4

What?

Answer 4

an international partnership of 183
countries, international institutions, civil society
organizations and the private sector that
addresses global environmental issues.

Question 5

Role of world bank in GEF?

Answer 5

The World Bank serves as the GEF Trustee,

administering the GEF Trust Fund.