Question: 15-year-old boy Kapil is an US NKF(National Kidney Foundation) advocate. He belongs to which of the following state ?
(a) Odisha
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Rajasthan
(d) UP
Answer – (a)
Related facts —
- 15-year-old boy Kapil is an USNKF (National Kidney Foundation) advocate.
- He belongs to Odisha.
Background —
- Kapil lost his grandmother Shantimayee Acharya to kidney disease which had a cascading effect on his grandfather and mother.
- Instead of sulking over the issue at home, Kapil decided to take on kidney disease itself.
- From working in kidney health camps to publishing a book to raise funds, Kapil worked incessantly and then at the age of 13, Kapil became an advocate for National Kidney Foundation in US.
- Kapil now argues to the US Texas Senate on kidney policies and research initiatives.
Link:
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2021/state-editions/15-year-old-odia-boy-now-us-nkf-advocate.html#/