Question: When was the World Leprosy Day 2021 observed?
(a) 30 January
(b) 28 January
(c) 10 January
(d) 24 January
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Leprosy Day is observed every year on January 30 in India.
- Across the world, the day is celebrated on the last Sunday of the first month of the year.
- In India, the day is observed as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and to raise awareness about leprosy.
- Leprosy is an infectious disease that is characterized by skin lesions, muscle weakness, numbness in your arms, feet, and legs. This chronic condition is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae.
- Also known as Hansen’s disease, leprosy leads to nerve damage, severe disfigurement, and skin ulcers.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay