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World Food Day: 16 October

Sumit Arora Published On October 16th, 2020 Leave a comment

World Food Day (WFD) is observed globally on 16 October every year. The day is celebrated to eradicate worldwide hunger from our lifetime. This day generates awareness globally for those who suffer from hunger and to ensure the need for food security and nutritious diets for all. Theme 2020: “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together”.

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The main focus of this day is that food is a basic and fundamental human right. WFD commemorates the day in 1945 when the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was founded.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Food and Agriculture Organization Head: Qu Dongyu
Food and Agriculture Organization Headquarters: Rome, Italy.
Food and Agriculture Organization Established: 16 October 1945.

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