Important Days International Thalassaemia Day 2024 ▪ International Thalassaemia Day is observed on May 8 every year to bring awareness to people about the disease. ▪ Theme 2024 : ”Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All.” Note ▪ National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission aims to eliminate sickle cell genetic transmission by the year 2047. Places in News Shinku La tunnel ▪ The Union Cabinet gave approval for the construction of the 4.1-km Shinku La tunnel on the Nimu-Padam-Darcha road link. ▪ The Tunnel aims to provide all-weather connectivity to the border areas of Ladakh. ▪ The Shinku La tunnel is a part of Project Yojak. About Project Yojak ▪ Implemented by Border Roads Organisation (BRO). ▪ Aim - To Boost Road Infrastructure and strengthen the connectivity to Ladakh
