April – June — Set 6

Correct Answer: A. April 7

• **April 7** = World Health Day is celebrated annually under the sponsorship of the WHO to highlight global public health concerns. • **1948** — This year marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), whose anniversary is commemorated by World Health Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'April 11': Not World Health Day; 'May 7': Not World Health Day; 'June 7': Recognized as World Food Safety Day.

Correct Answer: B. April 22

• **April 22** = World Earth Day is an annual event demonstrating support for environmental protection and is the world's largest secular observance. • **1970** — The first Earth Day was held in this year, initiating a global movement for environmental awareness and action. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'April 12': Not Earth Day; 'May 22': Recognized as International Day for Biological Diversity; 'June 22': No major global observance on this date related to Earth.

Correct Answer: A. May 1

• **May 1** = International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day, celebrates laborers and the working classes. • **Labor Union Movement** — The day has its origins in this movement, advocating for workers' rights and better working conditions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'May 3': Recognized as World Press Freedom Day; 'June 1': Recognized as Global Day of Parents; 'May 10': Not International Workers' Day.

Correct Answer: B. May 3

• **May 3** = World Press Freedom Day celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom and evaluates press freedom around the world. • **1993** — The UN General Assembly proclaimed May 3 as World Press Freedom Day in this year, emphasizing media independence. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'May 1': Celebrated as International Workers' Day; 'May 5': Not World Press Freedom Day; 'May 7': Not World Press Freedom Day.

Correct Answer: B. June 5

• **June 5** = World Environment Day is the UN's most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for environmental protection. • **UN** — This organization established World Environment Day to serve as a global platform for public outreach on environmental issues. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'June 1': Recognized as Global Day of Parents; 'June 10': Not World Environment Day; 'June 21': Celebrated as International Day of Yoga.

Correct Answer: B. June 21

• **June 21** = International Yoga Day highlights the importance of yoga in providing physical and mental well-being. • **2014** — The idea for International Yoga Day was first proposed by the Prime Minister of India in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'June 15': Recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; 'June 25': Recognized as Day of the Seafarer; 'June 1': Recognized as Global Day of Parents.

Correct Answer: A. April 25

• **April 25** = World Malaria Day recognizes global efforts to control malaria and advocates for its prevention and treatment. • **World Health Organization** — This organization established World Malaria Day to raise awareness and support for the fight against malaria. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'May 25': Recognized as Africa Day; 'June 25': Recognized as Day of the Seafarer; 'April 15': Recognized as World Art Day.

Correct Answer: B. Florence Nightingale

• **Florence Nightingale** = International Nurses Day on May 12 marks the birth anniversary of this founder of modern nursing. • **May 12** — This date is chosen to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale, recognizing her pivotal role in nursing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Mother Teresa': A Nobel laureate for her charitable work, not a nursing pioneer; 'Sarojini Naidu': A poet and political activist, not known for nursing; 'Clara Barton': Founder of the American Red Cross, distinct from modern nursing's origins.

Correct Answer: B. June 14

• **June 14** = World Blood Donor Day aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and thank voluntary blood donors. • **Karl Landsteiner** — The date June 14 is his birthday; he was the discoverer of blood groups, a vital contribution to modern medicine. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'June 10': Not World Blood Donor Day; 'June 20': Recognized as World Refugee Day; 'June 24': Not World Blood Donor Day.

Correct Answer: C. May 31

• **May 31** = World No Tobacco Day highlights the health and other risks associated with tobacco use and advocates for policies to reduce consumption. • **WHO** — The World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors this day to draw global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and its negative health effects. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'May 21': Recognized as International Tea Day; 'May 25': Recognized as Africa Day; 'June 1': Recognized as Global Day of Parents.