Current Affairs - Important Days

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336.
When is Prevention of Blindness Week 2024 observed?
April 15 to April 21
April 1 to April 7
March 25 to March 31
April 8 to April 14
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prevention of Blindness Week 2024 is observed from April 1 to April 7, as declared by the Indian government to raise awareness about eye care and prevent blindness through regular check-ups and hygiene practices.

337.
On which date is World Autism Awareness Day observed every year?
April 2
March 21
April 1
June 5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Autism Awareness Day, observed on April 2nd annually, aims to increase understanding and support for individuals with autism worldwide.

338.
When does India celebrate National Maritime Week?
April 1 to April 7
March 29 to April 5
May 15 to May 22
June 5 to June 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India celebrates National Maritime Week from March 29 to April 5 annually, honouring the contributions of seafarers and commemorating significant events in maritime history, including the historic voyage of the first Indian Steamship, "S.S. LOYALTY," in 1919.

339.
When is National Doctors' Day celebrated?
March 30
March 31
May 30
June 30
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Doctors' Day is celebrated on March 30 each year to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. The first observance of Doctors’ Day was on March 30, 1933, in the United States.

340.
When is Purple Day, dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy, officially recognized?
March 22
March 24
March 26
March 25
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Purple Day, dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy, is officially recognized on March 26th, as per the Purple Day Act implemented by Canada on June 28, 2012. This grassroots effort aims to educate and inform people about epilepsy, a disorder characterized by repeated seizures.