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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
National Dengue Day is celebrated in India on which day?
A
16th May
B
Third Sunday of May
C
Third Saturday of May
D
15th May
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -National Dengue Day [16th May, 2022] National Dengue Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to raise awareness about dengue in the country. Dengue Day is celebrated on 16th May each year.

Detailed explanation-2: -National Dengue day was an initiative of the Ministry of health and family welfare to make people aware of dengue and its prevention measures. It also has the people to know how to prepare and control dengue before the transmission season begins. Aedes Aegypti, is the main cause of the spread of dengue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cases typically begin emerging post-monsoon in July-August, lasting till November-end, sometimes even December. “The duration of the outbreak depends on the rain and temperature, where 30-32 degrees is favourable for dengue.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November during the monsoon season, sometimes stretching till mid-December. The worst-hit are states like Bengal and Delhi.

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