World Pulses Day 2024: 10 February

Current Context: World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on February 10. The day is more than just a celebration of pulses; it’s a call to action to explore sustainable food solutions, promote healthy diets, and fight hunger.

• In 2024, the theme was 'Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People’.
• A global event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlighted the role of pulses in maintaining soil health and providing vital nutrition to communities worldwide.
• Pulses, such as beans, chickpeas, and peas, are a subgroup of crops belonging to the legume family harvested for their edible seeds.
• They are regarded as nutritious foods for both human and environmental health. 
• In the context of soils, pulses play a vital role by providing essential nutrients, maintaining soil biodiversity, and enhancing soil structure.
• Many pulses species are drought tolerant and resilient to adverse climate, such as drought and heat.

Question:

Q.1 When is World Pulses Day celebrated every year?
a. February 5
b. February 10
c. March 10
d. April 10