GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

DAYS AND YEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
September 10 is observed as-
A
World Day for War Orphans
B
United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C
World Aids Day
D
World Suicide Prevention Day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -September 10 every year is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day. Raising awareness and making people recognise suicidal signals, and responding quickly in case of a suicide, are among the objectives behind celebrating the day worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Detailed explanation-3: -September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, September has been a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness, and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Collaborate with local partners to light up bridges and/or buildings with suicide prevention month colors, teal and purple, during September.

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