Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 2 June 2026

World No Tobacco Day observed on 31 May

Exam-focused facts from the 2 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May.
  • The slogan for World No Tobacco Day 2026 is Stop Youth from Nicotine Addiction Until Death.
  • The National Tobacco Control Committee (NTCC) approved the campaign theme for 2026.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) designated 31 May as World No Tobacco Day in 1987.
  • The day is dedicated to raising global awareness about the dangers of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

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