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Global Hunger Index   2023 In the Global Hunger Index   2023, India ranked  111 th  out of 125 countries,   indicating a serious level of hunger. Neighboring countries, such as  Pakistan (102 nd ), Bangladesh (81 st ), Nepal (69 th ),  and  Sri Lanka (60 th ) , scored better than India.                                                                Source: egranthakuti.com                                                          The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a peer-reviewed annual report published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe that comprehensively measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. The GHI is calcu...

  About Traditional Knowledge (TK) • TK is knowledge, know-how, skills and practices that are developed, sustained and passed on from generation to generation within a community, often forming part of its cultural or spiritual identity. o Until now, access to complete TKDL database is restricted to 14 Patent Offices worldwide for purposes of search and examination. About TKDL • TKDL, first of its kind globally, is a database of Indian traditional knowledge established in 2001, by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Ministry of AYUSH. • It contains information related to Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Yoga in five international languages (English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish). • It seeks to prevent misappropriation of country's traditional medicinal knowledge through patenting worldwide. o TKDL is an effective deterrent against bio-piracy. • Significance o Inculcate thought and knowledge leadership through Bharatiya Gnana Parampara, under New ...