No Smoking Day 2024: 13 March

Current Context: No Smoking Day in 2024 fell on March 13. This day is observed annually on the second Wednesday of March.

• It originated in the United Kingdom in 1984 as a campaign to raise awareness about the health risks associated with smoking and to encourage smokers to quit.
• In India, tobacco use remains a significant public health concern, with millions of individuals addicted to smoking and smokeless tobacco products.
• The theme for No Smoking Day 2024 is 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference’.
• More than 1 million people die each year due to tobacco in India4.
• On No Smoking Day, awareness is raised about the harmful impact of smoking and resources are provided for those looking to quit.

Question:

Q.1 Where did the No Smoking Day campaign originate?
a. United States
b. India
c. United Kingdom
d. Australia