World Food Programme Headquarters and History

Question of The Day11-10-2020

Where is the headquarters of the World Food Programme located?

Answer

Correct Answer : a ) Rome

Explanation :

World Food Programme (WFP) was founded in December 1961 and headquartered in Rome, Italy. David Beasley is its head.
It is the world’s largest humanitarian intergovernmental organization that focuses on hunger and food security.
Recently, World Food Programme has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2020.
The organization has been given the prize for its efforts to provide food assistance in areas of conflict.
Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, has won 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to peacemaking efforts with Eritrea.

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Hence, option (a) is correct.

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Hamper

Noun: A large basket with a cap or cover, used for storing or transporting goods.; A large basket used to carry food items or other articles used to give someone as a present.

Verb: To hold back or interfere.; If someone or something hampers someone or something, it means they are making something difficult or interfering with something you are trying to do.