Question

When is ‘World Cancer Day’ observed?
1. 10^th May
2. 4^th February
3. 7^th January
4. 23^rd April

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 4^th February

The correct answer is 4th February.

• ‘World Cancer Day is observed on 4th February.
• World Cancer Day is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
• The day is observed for raising worldwide awareness of Cancer.
• The primary objective of World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer.
• World Cancer Day was established in 2000.
• It was first observed at the World Cancer Summit held in Paris on 4th February 2000.
• "I Am and I Will" is the theme of the world cancer day for 2019, 2020, and 2021.

 

• World Braille Day is observed on 4th January.
• World Water Day is observed on 22nd March.
• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24th March.
• World Health Day is observed on 7th April.
• World Earth Day is observed on 22nd April.
• World Book and Copyright Day is observed on 23rd April.