UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2026

At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and 'Blue Transformation'. Which of the following combinations about the 'Four Betters' proposed by FAO for 'Blue Transformation' is correct?

  1. Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
  2. Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life
  3. Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
  4. Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation

Answer

Correct Answer

Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life

Explanation

The FAO's 'Four Betters' framework consists of Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life. The framework is intended to promote sustainable and resilient food systems while improving nutrition, environmental sustainability and livelihoods. 'Better ocean', 'better coral reefs', 'better estuaries' and 'better mangrove vegetation' are not part of the four stated pillars.

Topics: blue transformation, environment, fao, marine ecosystems