Health & Disease — Set 1
Days & Years · स्वास्थ्य और रोग · Questions 1–10 of 60
World Health Day is observed every year on which date?
Correct Answer: C. April 7
• **April 7** = World Health Day marks the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). • **1948** — The year WHO was founded, which World Health Day commemorates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: June 5: World Environment Day; May 1: International Workers' Day; April 22: Earth Day.
Which day is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day annually?
Correct Answer: D. March 24
• **March 24** = World Tuberculosis (TB) Day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch's discovery of the TB bacterium. • **1882** — The year Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the TB bacterium. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: December 1: World AIDS Day; April 10: World Homeopathy Day; February 4: World Cancer Day.
World Malaria Day is commemorated globally on which date?
Correct Answer: B. April 25
• **April 25** = World Malaria Day was established to provide education on malaria control. • **2007** — The year the World Health Assembly established World Malaria Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 20: World Mosquito Day; May 31: World No Tobacco Day; July 28: World Hepatitis Day.
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th to mark the birth anniversary of which scientist?
Correct Answer: B. Karl Landsteiner
• **Karl Landsteiner** = This biologist discovered the ABO blood group system. • **June 14** — The date World Blood Donor Day is celebrated to mark his birth anniversary. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Louis Pasteur: Developed vaccines for rabies and anthrax; Gregor Mendel: Known as the 'Father of Genetics'; Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin.
Which date is designated as World AIDS Day to raise awareness about the HIV pandemic?
Correct Answer: B. December 1
• **December 1** = World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day, observed to unite in the fight against HIV. • **1988** — The year World AIDS Day was first observed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 24: United Nations Day; November 14: World Diabetes Day; September 8: International Literacy Day.
World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on which date?
Correct Answer: A. May 31
• **May 31** = World No Tobacco Day was created by the WHO to highlight health risks of tobacco use. • **WHO** — The organization that created World No Tobacco Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: May 1: International Workers' Day; April 22: Earth Day; June 21: International Yoga Day.
On which date is World Diabetes Day observed, marking the birthday of Frederick Banting?
Correct Answer: C. November 14
• **November 14** = World Diabetes Day marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer of insulin. • **1922** — The year Frederick Banting co-discovered insulin. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: December 10: Human Rights Day; October 16: World Food Day; August 29: National Sports Day in India.
World Cancer Day is observed annually to encourage its prevention and detection on?
Correct Answer: D. February 4
• **February 4** = World Cancer Day encourages cancer prevention and detection, led by the UICC. • **UICC** — The Union for International Cancer Control leads World Cancer Day to support the World Cancer Declaration. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: April 11: National Safe Motherhood Day; March 8: International Women's Day; January 30: Martyrs' Day in India.
Which day is recognized as World Rabies Day, the anniversary of Louis Pasteur's death?
Correct Answer: B. September 28
• **September 28** = World Rabies Day marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur's death, who developed the first rabies vaccine. • **19th century** — The century when Louis Pasteur developed the first efficacious rabies vaccine. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 15: Independence Day in India; October 24: United Nations Day; July 6: World Zoonoses Day.
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on which date?
Correct Answer: C. October 10
• **October 10** = World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues globally. • **1992** — The year World Mental Health Day was first observed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: November 10: World Science Day for Peace and Development; September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day; October 24: United Nations Day.