Question

Which agency has awarded the Tobacco Control Award for the year 2019 to the Department of Medical and Health of the Government of Rajasthan?
1. World Health Organization (WHO)
2. UNESCO
3. UNICEF
4. World Bank

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : World Health Organization (WHO)

The correct answer is World Health Organization (WHO)

• World Health Organization (WHO) has awarded the Tobacco Control Award for the year 2019 to the Department of Medical and Health of the Government of Rajasthan.

• Tobacco Control Award for the year 2019
  • Every year, WHO recognizes individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control.
  • This recognition takes the form of the WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award and World No Tobacco Day Awards.
  • It has awarded the Tobacco Control Award for the year 2019 to the Department of Medical and Health of the Government of Rajasthan.

• Campaigns of Medical & Health Department to control tobacco consumption
  • The Medical & Health Department launched several campaigns against tobacco consumption at places such as schools, colleges, police stations, and government offices during 2018-19.
  • As part of the tobacco-free initiatives, 1.13 crore people took a pledge against tobacco consumption at the events held in 1.56 lakh government institutions.