Question: When did the 2016 World Kidney Day is celebrated?
(a) 12 March
(b) 10 March
(c) 14 March
(d) 15 march
Ans (b)
Related facts:
- World Kidney Day (WKD) is observed every year on the second Thursday in March.
- This year the day was observed on 10th.
- The aim of the day is to raise awareness about the role played by kidneys in maintaining overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
- This year the theme of the event is “Kidney Disease & Children: Act Early to Prevent It”.
Reference:
http://www.nhp.gov.in/world-kidney-day_pg
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/kidney-disease/overview-of-kidney-disease-in-children/Pages/index.aspx
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/
http://www.worldkidneyday.org/2016-campaign/2016-wkd-theme/