Why in news?

• The United Nations designated World Pulses Dayis 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.
• World Pulses Day’s 2022 theme: “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems”.