Question: When is the World Sleep Day observed?
(a) March 13
(b) April 13
(c) May 13
(d) June 15
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- World Sleep Day is observed on 13 March. It is organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society.
- The day focuses on the issues related to sleep, sleep medicine, education about sleep. The day raises awareness about the social effects that sleep deprivation can have on everyday life.
Aim:
- World Sleep Day aims to help those who have sleep problems, educate people all over about the importance of sleep, and change the way people view and experience sleep by giving people valuable resources to help them in their daily lives.
Facts regarding Indians:
- Sleep survey conducted by Centuary Mattresses discovered that nationally, the hours of sleep came down in most of the cities in India.
- Across 10 cities in India, the survey found that collectively hours of sleep have come down in most of the cities, and people are not able to sleep for the required eight hours needed.
Links:
https://worldsleepsociety.org/about/
https://worldsleepsociety.org/programs/world-sleep-day/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/world-sleep-day-india-is-sleeping-less-says-report/get-that-snooze-time/slideshow/74608522.cms