Global health awareness: On which date is World No Smoking / No Tobacco Day observed? Identify the internationally observed date dedicated to discouraging tobacco use and smoking. Choose the correct date.
General Knowledge
Days and Years
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A31 May
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B7 April
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C1 December
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D10 October
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E2 October
Answer
Correct Answer: 31 May
Explanation
Topic: International days and health awareness
Given data
- We need the globally observed date of World No Smoking / World No Tobacco Day.
Concept/ApproachThe World Health Organization (WHO) observes 31 May every year as World No Tobacco Day, commonly rendered in quizzes as “World No Smoking Day,” to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.
ReasoningMatch the named observance with the official WHO calendar → 31 May.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing with national anti-tobacco initiatives or with 2 October (Gandhi Jayanti) used in India for anti-tobacco campaigns.
Final Answer31 May