CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Tuberculosis Day, observed on 24 March each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Tuberculosis Day, annually held on March 24, marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch detected the cause of tuberculosis, the TB bacillus. This was a first step towards diagnosing and curing tuberculosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY - March 24 - National Day Calendar.

Detailed explanation-4: -On this day in 1977, Morarji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of independent India. Muthuswami Dikshitar a renowned South Indian poet was born on this day in 1775. World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24.