Explanation:
 The HDI was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone.
 The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life (Longevity), being knowledgeable (Education) and have a decent standard of living (Income). The HDI is the geometric mean of normalized indices for each of the three dimensions.
 The health dimension is assessed by life expectancy at birth; the education dimension is measured by mean of years of schooling for adults aged 25 years and more and expected years of schooling for children of school entering age.
 The standard of living dimension is measured by gross national income per capita. The HDI uses the logarithm of income, to reflect the diminishing importance of income with increasing GNI. The scores for the three HDI dimension indices are then aggregated into a composite index using geometric mean.
 The HDI simplifies and captures only part of what human development entails. It does not reflect on inequalities, poverty, human security, empowerment, etc.
 The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) provides other composite indices as broader proxy on some of the key issues of human development, inequality, gender disparity and poverty.

Explanation:
 India Sex ratio is 940 as per Census 2011. The sex ratio was 933 as per 2001 population. Kerala has highest sex ratio (1084) while Daman & Diu has lowest sex ratio (618).
 The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent for age 7 and above, 82.14 for males and 65.46 for females. Kerala retained its position by being on top with a 93.91 per cent literacy rate, closely followed by Lakshadweep (92.28 per cent) and Mizoram (91.58 per cent).
 The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq. km-decadal growth of 17.72 percent.
 2001-2011 is the first decade (with the exception of 1911-1921) which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade. The proportion of Child Population in the age group of 0-6 years to total population is 13.1 percent.

Consider the following statements
1. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is a global tool that measures the simultaneous deprivation of health, education, and living standards.
2. The 2006 WEF Global Gender Gap Report assesses countries’ progress towards gender parity in four dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.
3. The GII is an inequality index released by UNDP. It measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development—reproductive Health; Empowerment; and Economic status.
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Explanation:
 It is increasingly clear that climate change as the dominant global-scale environmental concern will have a profound influence on the agroecological conditions under which farmers and rural populations need to develop their livelihood strategies, manage their natural resources and achieve food security and other ends.
 The agriculture sector has made immense progress in contributing to the country’s food security.
 India is one of the largest exporters of agricultural produce. Over the years, the contribution of agriculture to the GDP has diminished considerably. However, it continues to be the largest source of livelihood in India.
 Green agriculture aims to catalyze the sustainable transformation of India’s agriculture, without compromising the country’s food security and farmers’ income.

Explanation:
The Green Revolution is a term that refers to the revolution in the field of agriculture by using HYV seeds, the adoption of modern methods and technology, improved irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers to improve agricultural productivity in the developing world.
Norman Borlaug is considered the Father of the Green Revolution worldwide.
 He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970.
 He is also the recipient of Padma Vibhushan in 2006.
 The Borlaug Award was created in honour of Nobel Laureate Norman E. Borlaug in 1972, given in the field of agriculture and the environment to Indian scientists.
The Green Revolution within India commenced in 1966.
Regional disparities have aggravated due to the green revolution in India especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Green Revolution has resulted in the growth of food grain production in India.
Major development is the high-yielding varieties of wheat and rust-resistant strains of wheat.
M. S. Swaminathan is the Father of the Green Revolution in India.
 He is known for his role in India’s Green Revolution.
 He is the founder of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation.
 He is the recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement (1991), Padma Vibhushan (1989), World Food Prize 1987), Padma Bhushan (1972), Ramon Magsaysay Award (1971), Padma Shri (1967), Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award (1961).