Question
Download Solution PDFWhich day is celebrated as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1 October.
Key Points
- October 1 is observed as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in India.
- This day aims at spreading awareness about the importance of donating blood and the benefits associated with this noble cause.
- The Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology first observed this day in 1975 on October 1.
- The theme for this year's Blood donation event is “Give Blood and keep the world-beating”.
Important Points
- Some important days of October:
| Date | Day |
| 1 October | International Coffee Day |
| 2 October | International Day of Non-Violence |
| 5 October | World Teachers' Day |
| 8 October | Indian Air Force Day |
| 9 October | World Postal Day |
| 11 October | International Day of the Girl Child |
| 15 October | World Students’ Day |
| 16 October | World Food Day |
| 20 October | World Statistics Day |
| 24 October | United Nations Day |
| 30 October | World Thrift Day |
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