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World Pulses Day 2022: Observed On 10 February

The United Nations designated World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10 February. The day has been 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. This year World Pulses Day’s theme: “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems”.

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History of the day:

In 2018, the UN General Assembly decided to mark 10 February as World Pulses Day. The first WPD was held on February 10, 2019. On 20 December 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/68/231) proclaiming 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP). The celebration of the year, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), increased the public awareness of the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production.

What are pulses?

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.

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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FAQs

Who can organize a World Pulses Day event?

World Pulses Day is a designated United Nations global event to recognize the importance of pulses.

How do you celebrate World Pulses Day?

World Pulses Day, February 10, is a designated global event to recognize and emphasize the importance of pulses and legumes as a global food.

What is the theme of World Pulses Day 2022?

This year, the theme of World Pulses Day is “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems”.

Why is World Pulses Day celebrated?

On World Pulses Day, people make efforts in creating awareness about the importance of Pulses in sustainable food production.3

What do you mean by pulses?

Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food.

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