Question: World Pulses Day is observed globally on?
(a) 8 February
(b) 9 February
(c) 10 February
(d) 11 February
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- World Pulses Day is observed globally on 10th February.
- World Pulses Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of pulses (dry beans, lentils, dry peas, chickpeas, lupins) as a global food.
- It has been designated on February 10, each year since 2019 by the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2018.
Significance:
- Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food.
- Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses.
- World Pulses Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security and nutrition.
Impact of pulses production on India:
- The country had produced 23.40 million tonnes of pulses during the 2018-19 crop year (July-June), still short of annual domestic demand of 26-27 million tonnes.
- For the current year, the government is targeting pulses output of 26.30 million tonne.
- Promoting pulses production will help in economic stability and household food security.
Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/india-on-track-to-become-self-sufficient-in-pulses-production/article30782487.ece
https://pulses.org/world-pulses-day-guidelines-2020
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-pulses-day