On which date is World Food Day celebrated?
October 15
October 17
October 16
October 18
Correct Answer :
C. October 16
World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
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