Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

February 10 is observed annually as World Pulses Day to highlight the nutritional and environmental significance of pulses such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas. The day emphasises their role in ensuring food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and supporting healthy diets worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly established this observance in 2018, building on the momentum created by the 2016 International Year of Pulses. Each year features a specific theme, and in 2026, the theme focuses on recognising pulses’ journey from modest crops to globally valued sources of nutrition and sustainability.