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Kansas recognises Mar 16 as Indian American Appreciation Day

Question- Which of the following date was recently celebrated by the Kansas State of America as Indo-American appreciation Day to honor the Indian citizen killed in hate crime?
(a) March 15, 2017
(b) March 16, 2017
(c) March 17, 2017
(d) March 18, 2017
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-

  • On March 16, 2017; Indo-American appreciation day was celebrated by Kansas State of America.
  • Its purpose was to honor the Indian citizen Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed a few months ago in hate crime.
  • On February 22, 2017, the 32-year-old Indian citizen was shot dead by US Navy’s Veteran Adam Purinton (51 years).
  • In this incident a Srinivas friend, Alok Madasani and American citizen Ian Grillot, who came to rescue him, were injured.
  • It is important that Madasani and Grillot also attended the ceremony of this day.
  • According to Kansas governor Sam Brownback, the silly event of violence does not divide or define the state.

Related Links:-
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kansas-recognises-mar-16-as-indian-american-appreciation-day/1/906163.html
http://www.indianlink.com.au/us-state-declares-indian-american-appreciation-day/
http://www.punjabkesari.in/international/news/kansas-recognises-march-16-as-indian-american-appreciation-day-593620