World Organ Donation Day Observed to Promote Tissues and Organ Pledges
The day seeks to eliminate myths surrounding organ donation and encourage citizens to pledge their organs after death.
Raising public awareness helps address global shortages in transplant care and save patients with end-stage organ failure.
Key Facts / Static GK
Primary Objective: Awareness about organ and tissue donation
Q Practice Quiz — 13 August 2026
1. Who has been selected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius?
Explanation: Dr. Bhooma VG has been selected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius, as announced by India's Ministry of External Affairs.
2. Which global body has selected three Indian Sanchar Mitras as Generation Connect Youth Envoys?
Explanation: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) facilitated the selection of three Indian youth envoys as part of its Generation Connect initiative.
3. Where is Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park being established?
Explanation: Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoo is being established at Deesa in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
4. Regarding the Black-necked Crane, consider the following statements: 1. It is the official state bird of Ladakh. 2. Changthang Cold Wildlife Sanctuary is its only breeding ground in India. 3. Its IUCN status is 'Critically Endangered'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because its current IUCN Red List status is 'Near Threatened' (NT), not 'Critically Endangered'.
5. What was the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) retail inflation rate recorded for India in July 2026?
Explanation: India's retail inflation based on the CPI increased to 4.45% in July 2026 from 4.38% in June 2026.
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