Question: World Food Day is celebrated on-
(a) 5 October
(b) 15 October
(c) 16 October
(d) 21 October
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- World Food Day was celebrated on 16 October 2016 across the world.
- It was celebrated to commemorate the founding of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
- This year, the theme is “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.”
- On 16 October 1945, 42 countries assembled in Quebec, Canada, to create the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Their goal was to free humanity from hunger and malnutrition, and to effectively manage the global food system.
- The Day is celebrated to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.
Reference:
http://www.fao.org/world-food-day/2016/theme/en/
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/world-food-day-observed-annually-on-october-16-facts-to-consider/articleshow/54872133.cms