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VIKASAIR 27· 2025

Question 10GS2GS2

Geopolitical tensions unchecked oftenturn into humanitarian crises. Discuss the role of 'World Food Programme' in containing poverty and hunger near battlegrounds.

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In recent times, world is faced by multiple geopolitical tensions.

Present geopolitical turbulence:

(a) Russia-Ukraine conflict

(b) Israel-Gaza war

(c) Long conflict in Africa due to poppy ware (D) (E) Niger.

(d) Cold war 2.0 between US & China

(e) Conflict in South Asia. (G) Myanmar

(f) Instability in Pakistan & Bangladesh

(G) Taliban takeover

Humanitarian crisis + WFP

1Large scale migration (E2) Ukraine and Gaza
2Limited supply of aid (E3) Israel blockade in Gaza
3Bombing of civilian areas (E3) in Guwahri
4No & clearance of rights of people (B) Rights of women in Afghanistan.

Pakistan under its policy of giving 'thousand cuts' to India

2Reduced funds to terrorist operating in JoK and reduced severe border terrorism
3Breaking of drug syndicates, routes and organized crime-Terrorism nexus.
4Stability in civil society due to less drug addiction of youth.
5Economic security is due to (A) reduced fake currency (B) reduced unnecessary money on drug by youth

Way ahead for India:

1More coverage with more funds
2Increase healthy insurance penetration > Paxel Model →

Role of World Food Programme:

WFP has the HQ at Rome (I.T.) -

(a) Relieves humanitarian aid & like food, water, medicine etc.

(b) Appeals for establishing humanitarian corridor to supply aid (E3) Corps war

(c) Built relief camps for the migrants with basic necessities (E3) Ukraine conflict

(d) Collects funds for humanitarian aid & allocates to affected populations.

Limitations:

1Lack of funds & functionality.
2Lack of cooperation between warring nations.
3Lack of capacity building from the state.
4Empowered on ground level.

WFP has an overarching attitude & cooperative with all parties in order to effectively aid the affected populations.

285 words7 paragraphs
  • Comprehensive listing of current geopolitical crises
  • Connected geopolitical tensions to humanitarian impacts
  • Specific examples from multiple regions
  • Identified specific WFP mechanisms (relief camps, humanitarian corridors, fundraising)
  • Acknowledged limitations (lack of funds, cooperation, capacity)
  • Discussed cross-party cooperation approach

Topper

VIKAS

AIR 272025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Humanitarian Crises and Geopolitical Tensions

Role of World Food Programme in Conflict Zones

WFP's Role in Containing Poverty and Hunger Near Battlegrounds

Writing Stats

285

Total words

7

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descriptive and informative

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