World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day 2018

Question: When ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ is celebrated?
(a) March 28th
(b) April 4th
(c) April 2nd
(d) April 3rd
Answer: (c) 
Related Fact: 

  • On April 2nd, 2018 ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ was celebrated.
  • The theme of this day in year 2018 – ‘Empowering Women and Girls with Autism’.
  • Its purpose is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
  • What is autism –
  • Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. The term Autism Spectrum refers to a range of characteristics.
  • Appropriate support, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on the Spectrum to enjoy equal opportunity, and full and effective participation in society.
  • In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all.

Reference:            
http://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/