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Q26 (IAS/2024) Environment & Ecology › Climate Change & Global Initiatives › Climate-smart agriculture Official Key

Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ?

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The correct answer is Option 1.

The "100 Million Farmers" is a multi-stakeholder platform established by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Its primary objective is to accelerate the global transition toward food and water systems that are net-zero, nature-positive, and resilient. The initiative aims to support 100 million farmers by 2030 by incentivizing the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.

Why Option 1 is correct:

  • It aligns with the WEF’s goals of integrating climate action with food security.
  • It focuses on decarbonization and biodiversity while improving farmer livelihoods.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • Option 2 refers to specific organic animal husbandry networks, not this global WEF initiative.
  • Option 3 describes blockchain-based fertilizer trading platforms (like dltledgers), which is a different technological application.
  • Option 4 describes the general objectives of organizations like SFAC in India, rather than the "100 Million Farmers" global transition model.
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Q. Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers" ? [A] It is a platform for accelerating the transition to…
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This is a classic 'International Initiative' bouncer sourced from World Economic Forum (WEF) updates or environmental current affairs. It is NOT in static books. The strategy is to track major global platforms launched at Davos or COP summits, specifically those intersecting Agriculture and Climate Change.

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Statement 1
Is "100 Million Farmers" a platform for accelerating the transition towards net-zero carbon, nature-positive food and water systems that aims to increase farmer resilience?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.16 Use of Technology in Agriculture > p. 357
Strength: 4/5
“The agriculture industry has radically transformed over the past 50 years. Advances in machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more land. Seed, irrigation, and fertilizers also have vastly improved, helping farmers increase yields. Now, agriculture is in the early days of yet another revolution, at the heart of which lie data and connectivity. Artificial intelligence, analytics, connected sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) and other emerging technologies could further increase yields, improve the efficiency of water and other inputs, and build sustainability and resilience across crop cultivation and animal husbandry.”
Why relevant

Describes how data, AI, IoT and connected sensors can increase yields, improve water efficiency, and build sustainability and resilience in agriculture.

How to extend

A student could check whether '100 Million Farmers' promotes such digital/AI/IoT tools to judge if it aligns with accelerating sustainable, resilient transitions.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.12 Agroecology > p. 351
Strength: 4/5
“Worldwide, scientists, grassroots organizations, NGOs, consumers, universities, and public agencies are working with farmers to construct sustainable and nutritious food systems based in agroecology.”
Why relevant

Notes that scientists, NGOs, universities and public agencies are working with farmers worldwide to build sustainable, nutrition-focused food systems based on agroecology.

How to extend

One could look for partnerships or agroecology programs under '100 Million Farmers' to see if it follows this model for nature-positive transitions.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > 11.11 Integrated Farming System (IFS) > p. 350
Strength: 4/5
“Another example is, cattle dung mixed with crop residues and farm waste can be converted into nutrient-rich vermi-compost.• Sustainable soil fertility and productivity through organic waste recycling and is resilient and adaptive to climate variability.• Integrated farming will help in environmental protection through effective recycling of waste from animal activities like piggery, poultry and pigeon rearing and will help in water conservation too.• Integration of allied activities will result in the availability of nutritious food enriched with protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals and vitamins• Regular stable income through the products like egg, milk, mushroom, vegetables, honey and silkworm cocoons from the linked activities in integrated farming• A judicious mix of agricultural enterprises like dairy, poultry, piggery, fishery, sericulture etc. suited to the given agro-climatic conditions and socio-economic status of the farmers would bring prosperity in the farming.• IFS approach has multiple objectives of sustainability, food security, farmer security and poverty reduction.”
Why relevant

Explains Integrated Farming System (IFS) principles — recycling waste, conserving water, diversifying enterprises — which increase farmer resilience and sustainability.

How to extend

A student could investigate whether '100 Million Farmers' promotes IFS-like practices (diversification, waste recycling) as evidence of aiming to increase resilience.

Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 11: Agriculture - Part II > Present system of agriculture not sustainable > p. 352
Strength: 3/5
“The present system of farming has resulted in the threat to food systems and bio-diversity. As a result of industrial farming, friendly insects are no longer part of the agricultural landscape, water pollution is rampant, depleted soils are commonplace and plunging groundwater tables have become the norm. The opportunity cost incurred from investing only in industrial methods of agriculture is one that has been borne largely by the farming community and the natural systems. There are now unprecedented opportunities to advance agroecology globally as corporate food system has negative impacts on people's health, the environment, and the well-being of family farmers.”
Why relevant

States the present industrial farming system harms biodiversity, water and soils and suggests opportunities to advance agroecology and sustainable approaches.

How to extend

Use this as a baseline to ask if '100 Million Farmers' explicitly addresses these harms (soil, water, biodiversity) in its mission or activities.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 24: Climate Change Organizations > Glasgow financial debt for Net Zero (GEANZ) > p. 335
Strength: 3/5
“Glasgow financial dHlnce for Net Zero (GEANZ) • Had committed $13 trillion towards the net-zero transition. • Under the terms of GFANZ (450 firms in 45 countries), signatories must commit to use "science-based guidelines" to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and provide 90% interim goals.”
Why relevant

Describes a finance-focused initiative (GFANZ) where signatories commit to science-based guidelines to reach net-zero carbon by 2050, showing how platforms can frame net-zero goals.

How to extend

A student could check whether '100 Million Farmers' has any net-zero commitments, science-based targets, or links to such finance/commitment frameworks.

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