International Nurses Day 2026 Celebrates the Birth Anniversary of Florence Nightingale
The 2026 theme announced by the International Council of Nurses is: 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.'
The date coincides with the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is considered the pioneer of modern nursing.
The day highlights the need for better workforce distribution, noting challenges like in Bangladesh where the nurse-to-doctor ratio is nearly half.
Significance: This observance serves as a platform to advocate for nursing professionals and strengthen healthcare delivery systems worldwide.
Key Facts / Static GK
Nurses Day Proposal Year: 1953 (by Dorothy Sutherland)
Official designation by ICN: 1974
Practice Quiz — 12 May 2026
Q1. Where was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Reserve Bank of India and the European Central Bank signed?
Q2. Which of the following responsibilities is held by the Chief of Defence Staff in India besides being the permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 1. He has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. He will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. 3. He has previously commanded the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q4. What was the primary objective of the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, which SEBI recently discontinued?
Q5. How many days of guaranteed wage employment will be provided under the new Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act?
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