International Albinism Awareness Day

Question: When ‘International Albinism Awareness Day’ is celebrated?
(a) June 10
(b) June 13
(c) June 9
(d) June 6
Answer- (b) 
Related Facts: 

  • On June 13th, 2018, International ‘International Albinism Awareness Day’ was celebrated worldwide.
  • This day is celebrated with the aim of spreading awareness against the discrimination of albinism in the world.
  • On 18 December 2014, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming, with effect from 2015, 13 June as International Albinism Awareness Day.
  • The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution in 2013 calling for the prevention of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism.
  • Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in little or no pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes.
  • In several cultures around the world, and particularly in many African countries, people with albinism live in constant fear of murder.

Reference:             
http://www.un.org/en/events/albinismday/index.shtml