Question: When did the No Smoking Day is observed every year in order to encourage people over the world to quit smoking?
(a) On the first Sunday of March
(b) On the second Wednesday of March
(c) On the first Wednesday of March
(d) On the second Sunday of March
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- No Smoking Day is observed every year on the second Wednesday of March, to encourage people over the world to quit smoking.
- This year No Smoking Day 2016 was observed on March 9.
- The main purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the harmful health effects of tobacco consumption through cigarette and other modes.
Reference:
http://www.nhp.gov.in/no-smoking-day_pg
https://nosmokingday.org.uk/
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