Health & Disease — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

• **Dr. S. Radhakrishnan** = Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on **September 5th**, marking the birthday of this philosopher, who was also India's first Vice President and second President. • **September 5th** — This date, his birthday, is celebrated to honor the teaching profession, as he requested. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam': Known as 'Missile Man' and former President, his birthday (Oct 15) is World Students' Day; 'Mahatma Gandhi': His birthday (Oct 2) is Gandhi Jayanti; 'Dr. B.R. Ambedkar': His birthday (April 14) is Ambedkar Jayanti.

Correct Answer: B. April 7

• **April 25** = World Malaria Day is observed annually on this date to highlight the global fight against malaria. • **April 25th** — This date provides an occasion for the global community to raise funds and awareness for the prevention and treatment of this mosquito-borne disease. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'April 7': This is World Health Day; 'May 31': This is World No Tobacco Day; 'March 24': This is World Tuberculosis Day.

Correct Answer: B. May 1

• **May 31** = World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on this date to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. • **May 31st** — This date focuses on the deadly effects of tobacco smoke on both smokers and non-smokers, with campaigns aiming to discourage tobacco use. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'May 1': This is International Workers' Day (May Day); 'June 5': This is World Environment Day; 'April 22': This is Earth Day.

Correct Answer: A. July 1

• **July 11** = World Population Day is observed annually on this date to raise awareness about global population issues. • **1989** — This day was established by the UN in this year when the world population reached five billion. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'July 1': This is National Doctor's Day in India; 'August 11': No major international day is commonly celebrated; 'September 11': This date marks the 9/11 attacks in the US.

Correct Answer: B. September 10

• **September 28** = World Rabies Day is observed annually on this date, commemorating Louis Pasteur's death anniversary and raising awareness about rabies prevention. • **2030** — Global health bodies aim for zero human rabies deaths by this year, emphasizing the preventability of the disease. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'September 10': This is World Suicide Prevention Day; 'October 24': This is United Nations Day and World Polio Day; 'November 14': This is World Diabetes Day and Children's Day in India.

Correct Answer: B. Zero

• **Raman Effect** = National Science Day in India is celebrated to honor the discovery of this phenomenon by C.V. Raman. • **February 28, 1928** — C.V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect on this date, which later earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Zero': An ancient Indian mathematical concept, not related to National Science Day; 'Gravity': Discovered by Isaac Newton; 'Relativity': Proposed by Albert Einstein.

Correct Answer: B. September 17

• **September 29** = World Heart Day is celebrated annually on this date to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and promote preventive measures. • **September 29th** — This date aims to educate people about cardiovascular disease, serving as the world's biggest awareness platform for heart health. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'September 17': This is World Patient Safety Day; 'October 16': This is World Food Day; 'November 12': This is World Pneumonia Day.

Correct Answer: A. October 2

• **October 24** = World Polio Day is observed annually on this date to raise awareness and support efforts towards polio eradication, honoring Jonas Salk. • **October 24th** — This date honors the birth of Jonas Salk, who developed the first polio vaccine, and reminds us to maintain high levels of vaccination coverage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'October 2': This is Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence; 'September 21': This is World Alzheimer's Day and International Day of Peace; 'November 14': This is World Diabetes Day and Children's Day in India.

Correct Answer: B. January 10

• **September 14** = Hindi Diwas in India is celebrated annually on this date, commemorating the adoption of Hindi as an official language of the Union. • **1949** — September 14th commemorates the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'January 10': This is World Hindi Day; 'August 15': This is India's Independence Day; 'January 26': This is India's Republic Day.

Correct Answer: B. September 8

• **September 21** = World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on this date to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. • **September 21st** — This date focuses on raising awareness and challenging the stigma surrounding dementia, which is the most common form of dementia in older adults. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'September 8': This is International Literacy Day; 'October 10': This is World Mental Health Day; 'November 14': This is World Diabetes Day.