India is hosting the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting from June 25 to 27 in New Delhi. Delegates from over 30 countries and representatives of many international organisations are participating.
Discussions will focus on critical issues of the sugar and biofuel sector. An industrial tour to a grain-based distillery in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh will showcase India’s biofuel technology. A workshop titled ‘Sugar and Biofuels – Emerging Vistas’ will be held at Bharat Mandapam, inaugurated by Minister Pralhad Joshi.
India is nominated as the Chair of ISO for 2024 due to being the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar. ISO has about 85 member countries, covering nearly 90% of global sugar production. ISO aims to foster mutual understanding and progressive approaches among major sugar-producing, consuming, and trading nations.
Q: Where is the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting held in India ?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Ans : B) New Delhi
India hosted the 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting from June 25 to 27 in New Delhi.
Q: Which country is the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar?
A) Brazil
B) India
C) China
D) Thailand
Ans : B) India
Brazil is the largest producer of Sugarcane.
