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The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to spread awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation and how it helps the millions of people suffering from Thalassemia worldwide. Thalassemia is genetic blood disorders characterised by reduction in the synthesis or absence of haemoglobin in the body. According to a WHO report, more than 90% patients with thalassaemia in western countries lead a normal life, whereas in India, roughly half of all patients die before reaching adulthood. Approx 3.9% of India’s population is a carrier for thalassemia. The 2017 theme ‘Together for Humanity’ highlights the need for unity and the efforts that are required to fight this fatal disease.

India is the World's largest producer of Bananas producing nearly 30 million tons a year.

Bangalore-based Sagar Baheti has become the first visually impaired Indian runner to complete the historic Boston Marathon, the world's oldest and the hardest marathon to qualify for.

The antiseptic compound present in dettol is Enloroxylenol.

Electrical burns occur principally because of the heat generated by the flow of electrical current through the body.

Burns caused by electricity are divided into three types:

electrical burns,

arc burns, and

thermal contact burns.

Electrical burns can result when a person touches electrical wiring or equipment that is used or maintained improperly.