14 June - World Blood Donor Day

Current Context: World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on 14th June. This day serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

• The event is celebrated on the birthday anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.
• The global theme of World Blood Donor Day changes each year in recognition of the selfless individuals who donate their blood for people unknown to them.
• For instance, the theme for the year 2024 is "Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you, blood donors!".

Question:

1 When is World Blood Donor Day celebrated?

• A) 14th June
• B) 15 July
• C) 1st August
• D) 25th December

Answer: A) World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on 14th June. This day serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.