Desertification and Drought Day workshop
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What happened
- MoEFCC held a workshop at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 [PIB].
Background
- The theme was “Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought” [PIB].
Why it matters
- Land degradation is linked to farm practices.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-06-17): moEFCC held a workshop at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025.
- Land degradation is linked to farm practices.
Quotable data pointMoEFCC held a workshop at ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025.
PIB: Desertification day workshop, 17 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: AFRI.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
AFRI is located in
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Desertification day workshop, 17 Jun 2025
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