Food insecurity

World's 10 Most Affected Countries By The Food Crisis

The world is currently facing the most severe food crisis in modern history. Since the establishment of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in 1963, hunger has never reached such alarming levels. A combination of escalating conflicts, the worsening climate crisis, and surging food and fuel prices is pushing millions of people closer to the brink of starvation every day.

 

Oct 12, 2025, 13:57 PM IST

Plant-Based Food Packages Linked To Lower BMI In Children: Research

The research team found an association between increasing receipt of food packages and decreased BMI. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that providing plant-based foods could be a useful strategy to prevent childhood obesity in children from food-insecure families. 

Jun 24, 2023, 15:51 PM IST

DNA: Earth's food may run out in 27 years?

The whole world is now moving towards such a crisis in which after 27 years from today people will crave for even one Chapati.

May 07, 2022, 01:08 AM IST

43% of North Korea's population is food insecure: United Nations

Russia is considering shipping 50,000 tonnes of wheat as assistance to Pyongyang.

Feb 13, 2019, 13:20 PM IST

Food insecurity increases global migration: UN

At a time of a record-high number of people fleeing their homes due to violent conflicts, the UN food agency said Friday a global crisis in food supplies is causing even more migrants to cross borders.

May 05, 2017, 20:46 PM IST

40,000 South Sudanese on brink of catastrophe: UN

At least 40,000 South Sudanese citizens are threatened to starve to death due to escalating food insecurity in the new-born state, UN agencies said Monday.

Feb 09, 2016, 07:57 AM IST