With reference to “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” 2025 report, consider the following statements:
1. It is an annual report prepared by five UN agencies.
2. It states that more than 8% of the world’s population is affected by hunger.
3. It highlights that Africa has the highest number of undernourished people.
4. It indicates that global hunger levels have declined well below the pre-pandemic level.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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With reference to &ldquo;The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World&rdquo; 2025 report, consider the following statements:
1. It is an annual report prepared by five UN agencies.
2. It states that more than 8% of the world&rsquo;s population is affected by hunger.
3. It highlights that Africa has the highest number of undernourished people.
4. It indicates that global hunger levels have declined well below the pre-pandemic level.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2025 report shows a slight decrease in global hunger to 673 million people (8.2% of the population) in 2024, though still above pre-COVID levels.

Statement 1 is correct: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report is jointly prepared by five UN agencies:

	FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
	IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)
	UNICEF (United Nations Children&rsquo;s Fund)
	WFP (World Food Programme)
	WHO (World Health Organization)

It serves as the global monitoring report for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), tracking hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition.

Statement 2 is correct: According to the 2025 SOFI report, around 673 million people globally were affected by hunger in 2024. This figure represents approximately 8.2% of the world&rsquo;s population. Though slightly improved from previous years, the number remains above pre-pandemic levels, indicating persistent challenges.

Statement 3 is not correct: According to the SOFI 2025 report, Asia has the highest number of undernourished people at 323 million, followed by Africa with 307 million, though Africa records the highest proportion of its population facing hunger at over 20%, but not the highest absolute number.

Statement 4 is not correct: The report states that global hunger remains above pre-pandemic levels, with only a modest and uneven decline since the COVID-19 peak, as progress is hindered by conflict, climate change, and economic instability.

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With reference to “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” 2025 report, consider the following statements: 1. It is an annual report prepared by five UN agencies. 2. It states that more than 8% of the world’s population is affected by hunger. 3. It highlights that Africa has the highest number of undernourished people. 4. It indicates that global hunger levels have declined well below the pre-pandemic level. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4