World Mosquito Day-2020
Introduction
World Mosquito Day, observed once a year on 20 August, is a memorial of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s innovation in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.
Aim
On this occasion, we bring you e-quiz: https://bit.ly/3l2AQQa
Timeline
- August 19 to 22
Organising Committee
| Chief Patron | Organizing Secretary |
|---|---|
| Dr. B.Govindarajan | Dr. A.Noortheen |
Quiz link
FAQ @ Mosquito
01
Does a mosquito have teeth?
No
02
Can a mosquito pass HIV?
No
03
Do releases of male mosquitoes pose a risk to humans?
No
04
Do mosquito sprays affect animals other than mosquitoes?
Yes
05
What is the deadliest creature on the planet?
Mosquito
06
Do all mosquitoes bite?
No. Only female mosquitoes bite people.
07
Do all mosquitoes spread disease?
No