Daily Current Affairs – 24-05-2024

Culture/Events/Days

World Athletics Day – May 07

This day aims to promote sports and encourage people, especially the youth, to participate in athletics. It is an annual event dedicated to honoring athletes and instilling values such as dedication and motivation that we can learn from sports. World Athletics Day was established by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, in 1996.

World Thalassemia Day – May 08

Observed annually on May 8th, World Thalassemia Day aims to raise global awareness about this genetic disorder, support those affected and their caregivers, promote research for a cure, and dispel myths surrounding the disease. This year’s theme is: “Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible thalassemia Treatment for All’’