With reference to the Science and Partnership Week, consider the following statements: 1. The event is scheduled to take place in New Delhi. 2. The event is scheduled to be held in April 2025. 3. The primary focus of the week includes water management and soil health. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CGIAR and DARE will jointly organize Science and Partnership Week in New Delhi

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 30 October 2026

South-South cooperation and climate-resilient agriculture: a relevant GS3 topic for food security.

Why in news

CGIAR and DARE announced a joint 'Science and Partnership Week' in New Delhi to promote climate-resilient agriculture and South-South cooperation.

Background

The event is scheduled for April 12-17, 2027, in New Delhi. It focuses on climate resilience, water management, and soil health, aiming to share Indian innovations with the Global South.

Facts for Prelims

FactScience and Partnership Week: Scheduled for April 12-17, 2027
PlaceNairobi: Site of a preceding agricultural cooperation event in April 2025

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Science and Partnership Week, consider the following statements:

The event is scheduled to take place in New Delhi.
The event is scheduled to be held in April 2025.
The primary focus of the week includes water management and soil health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The event is scheduled for April 12-17, 2027.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of South-South cooperation in achieving climate-resilient agriculture and food security in the Global South.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Knowledge transfer: Leveraging Indian agricultural innovations for climate adaptation in developing nations
Resource management: Addressing soil health and water scarcity through collaborative scientific research

Keywords: South-South cooperation · climate resilience · agricultural innovation · Global South · water management

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