Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) 24 March.
- World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24th March every year to raise awareness about tuberculosis and to promote efforts to eliminate it globally.
- This date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch discovered the bacteria that causes TB, which was a groundbreaking moment in the understanding and treatment of the disease.
- the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB, and this discovery was a significant milestone in understanding and combating the disease.
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- World TB Day is part of the global effort to end tuberculosis as an epidemic by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date | Important Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
March 8 | International Women's Day | Celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is observed globally to promote gender equality. |
November 14 | Children's Day | Celebrated on Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru. It focuses on the welfare and rights of children in India. |
January 26 | Republic Day | Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, making India a republic. Celebrated with a grand parade in Delhi. |
August 15 | Independence Day | Commemorates India's independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. The Prime Minister addresses the nation from the Red Fort. |
October 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | Marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 1869. It is a day to honor his principles of non-violence and truth. |
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