World No Tobacco Day - Latest Current Affairs for Competitive Exams

Question: When is ‘World No Tobacco Day’ observed?
(a) 29th May
(b) 26th May
(c) 28th May
(d) 31st May
Ans :(d)
Related facts:-

World No Tobacco Day was observed on May 31, 2017 throughout the world.
The theme of this day for year 2017 is ‘Tobacco-a threat to development’.
The aim of observing this day is to create awareness among public about the harmful effects of tobacco related products.
Member countries of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) observe this day on May 31 every year since 1987.
On this occasion, public awareness programs were organized throughout the country.
Number of people consuming tobacco in India is the second highest after China.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 7 million people die every year due to tobacco consumption worldwide and the health sector costs $ 1.412 trillion.
15 billion cigarettes are sold daily, out of which more than 10 billion cigarettes are used daily.
Worldwide, 226 million adult tobacco users live in poverty.
In low-income countries, more than 10 percent of household income is spent on tobacco products.
Death of 12% of people, over 30 years of age, is caused by the use of tobacco.