World First Aid Day 2025: 13 September

Current Context: Observed annually on the second Saturday of September, World First Aid Day 2025 fell on 13 September 2025.

• Organised by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), it raises awareness on life‑saving first aid skills.
• Theme (2025): “First Aid and Climate Change” — highlighting preparedness for climate‑related emergencies like floods, heatwaves, and wildfires.
• Aim: To empower communities with basic first aid knowledge to save lives, reduce complications, and build resilience before professional help arrives.

Question:

Q.1 Which organisation leads the observance of World First Aid Day?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
c) Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
d) United Nations Health Programme (UNHP)

Answer: b) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched World First Aid Day to promote life-saving first aid awareness worldwide.