JIPMER Nursing Officer - 2020
Non Nursing Subjects
Easy

31st National Road Safety Week was observed on _______.

Appeared in: JIPMER Nursing Officer - 2020

Explanation

  • The 31st National Road Safety Week was officially observed from the 11th to the 17th of January in 2020.
  • This is an annual event organized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to raise public awareness about road safety.
  • The campaign aims to reduce the high number of road accidents and fatalities in India by promoting adherence to traffic rules.
  • The theme for the 31st week was 'Bringing Change Through Youth Power', focusing on the role of young people in promoting safe driving.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This date range (4th to 10th January 2020) is incorrect. The event started on the 11th of January.
  • Option C: This date range (3rd to 9th February 2020) is incorrect. The event took place in January, not February.
  • Option D: This date range (10th to 16th February 2020) is incorrect. The event was held in January 2020.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge - National Events and Public Awareness Campaigns as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Nurses, particularly in emergency and trauma care units, are the frontline responders to the severe consequences of road traffic accidents, managing injuries and saving lives.
  • Community health nurses have a vital role in public health education. They can participate in awareness campaigns like Road Safety Week to teach first aid, the importance of using helmets and seatbelts, and the dangers of drunk or distracted driving.
  • Knowledge of such national health campaigns allows nurses to align their community outreach and patient education efforts with broader public health goals.
How to Approach the Question
  • This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge about a national event.
  • First, identify the key elements in the question: '31st National Road Safety Week' and the year '2020'.
  • The question asks for the specific dates of this event.
  • Access your memory or knowledge base regarding important national campaigns and their timelines.
  • Evaluate the given options, which are all specific date ranges within early 2020.
  • Select the option that correctly matches the official dates for the event.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: General Knowledge - National Events and Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Stem keywords: 31st National Road Safety Week, observed on, 2020
  • Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE
  • Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Comprehensive Textbook of Community Health Nursing for BSc Nursing Students Part 2 — Subpart A (pp 1-275 of 550) p. 115-117

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