29 June: National Statistics Day

Current Context: National Statistics Day is celebrated annually in India on June 29th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the father of Modern Statistics in India.

• This year, in 2024, National Statistics Day will be observed under the theme, “Use of data for decision making”.
• Mahalanobis, an Indian scientist and statistician, made significant contributions to the field of statistics and economic planning in India.
• He played a pivotal role in establishing the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931 and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honors, for his scientific contributions.

Question:

1 On what date is National Statistics Day celebrated in India?

• A) June 29th
• B) July 4th
• C) October 20th
• D) November 10th

Answer: A) National Statistics Day is celebrated annually in India on June 29th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the father of Modern Statistics in India.