Question – When is the ‘International Albinism Awareness Day’ observed ?
(a) 10 June
(b) 9 June
(c) 13 June
(d) June 5
Answer—(c)
related facts
- International Albinism Awareness Day is observed by the United Nations on June 13 every year.
- 2021 Theme – Strength Beyond All Odds —
- “Strength Beyond All Odds” is the theme for this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day.
The theme was chosen to:-
- Highlight the achievements of people with albinism around the world.
- Show that people with albinism can defy all odds.
- Celebrate how people with albinism worldwide meet and exceed expectations in all domains of life.
- Encourage everyone during this time of a global pandemic to join the global effort to #BuildBackBetter
About Albinism —
- Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth.
- In almost all types of albinism, both parents must carry the gene for it to be passed on, even if they do not have albinism themselves.
- The condition is found in both sexes regardless of ethnicity and in all countries of the world.
- Albinism results in a lack of pigmentation (melanin) in the hair, skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to the sun and bright light.
- As a result, almost all people with albinism are visually impaired and are prone to developing skin cancer.
- There is no cure for the absence of melanin that is central to albinism.
By — Pankaj Pandey.