Statistics Day

Statistics Day

Question- On 29th June, 2018, 12th Statistical Day ‘was celebrated in recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics, statistical system and economic planning. What was the theme of this day?
(a) Agriculture and Agriculture Welfare
(b) Quality assurance in official statistics
(c) Better figure better life
(d) Social welfare
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On 29th June, 2018, 12th Statistical Day ‘was celebrated in recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics, statistical system and economic planning.
  • Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation and ISI are having a joint event on 29th June, 2018 at Kolkata to celebrate the Statistics Day.
  • 29th June, 2017 marked the beginning of the 125th year of birth of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis.
  • ISI has held year-round celebrations which will be culminated on 29th June, 2018.
  • Government of India in 2007 has designated 29thJune as the “Statistics Day” in the category of Special Days to be celebrated every year at the National level.
  • The objective of celebration of this Day is to create public awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation, to acknowledge the contribution of Prof. Mahalanobis, and to pay homage to him.
  • Every year, one particular theme of current national importance is selected for focused discussions and efforts throughout the year aimed at bringing about improvements in the selected area.
  • The theme selected for the Statistics Day this year is ‘‘Quality Assurance in Official Statistics’.
  • The theme has been chosen to underscore the importance of compliance with essential parameters of quality in statistical systems and products.
  • The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Kolkata, set up by Prof. Mahalanobis in 1931, and was declared an autonomous “Institute of National Importance” through an act of Parliament in 1959, celebrates 29th June as the “Worker Day”.
  • On the occasion, Vice President of India will release a commemorative coin of Rs 125 and circulation coin of Rs 5 denomination as a mark of respect/homage to Prof. Mahalanobis.
  • The winners of Prof. P.V. Sukhatme Award 2018 and Prof. C.R. Rao Award 2017 will also be felicitated for their notable contribution in the field of Statistics.

See also related links …
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=180211
http://mospi.nic.in/sites/default/files/publication_reports/12_Statistics_Day_29jun18.pdf?download=1