International Day of Human Space Flight 2024 – April 12

Current Context: The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated annually on April 12 to commemorate the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961.

• This day is observed to promote the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes and the benefit of humankind.
• In 2024, the day will be observed on Friday, April 12, as a reminder of Gagarin’s pioneering spirit and the monumental achievement that paved the way for future space exploration endeavors.
• The theme for the International Day of Human Space Flight in 2024 is ‘Encourage Scientific Curiosity’, focusing on promoting peaceful exploration and maintenance of outer space and underscoring the role of curiosity-driven inquiry in advancing our understanding of the universe.

Question:

Q.1 Who was the first human to fly in space?
a. Yuri Gagarin
b. Buzz Aldrin
c. Neil Armstrong
d. Alan Shepard