CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -For 2022, the World Blood Donor Day slogan will be “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives” to draw attention to the roles that voluntary blood donations play in saving lives and enhancing solidarity within communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mexico will host World Blood Donor Day 2022 through its National Blood Centre. The global event will be held in Mexico City on 14 June 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year by people around the world on June 14. It is celebrated on the birthday anniversary of Karl Landsteiner on June 14, 1868. Landsteiner was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.

Detailed explanation-4: -1st October is celebrated as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in India to recognise and commemorate the immense contribution made by Dr Jai Gopal Jolly on his birthday. The following is a brief note of the contribution of the man who is regarded as the “Father of Transfusion Medicine in India".

Detailed explanation-5: -And the theme is, “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives.” People with chronic diseases or complications can benefit from donated blood in terms of treatment and support.