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World Down Syndrome Day
On 21st March, World Down Syndrome Day is observed. This day is observed annually since 2006. Overview: 21st March was selected to observe this day as 21 signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome due to which Down syndrome occurs. World Down Syndrome Day is observed annually to create public awareness about Down syndrome. Down ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Down syndrome • IQ • UN General Assembly • Unga • World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated on March 21
World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21 every year, across the world. The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in the year 2011. Down syndrome occurs when a person has an extra partial or whole copy of chromosome 21. The day is celebrated to raise public awareness of Down syndrome. On World Down ..
Topics: Down syndrome • United Nations General Assembly • World Down Syndrome Day
eCAPA 2019: First-ever Arts Exposition for talents with Intellectual Challenges
India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for talents with intellectual challenges called ‘eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart’ was inaugurated in New Delhi. This exposition will continue till 14 November 2019 at STIR Gallery, Chattarpur Farms. About ‘eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart’ It is a unique nationwide platform cum social venture for artists blessed ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Arts Exposition • Divyangs • Down syndrome • eCAPA • Performing arts
World Down Syndrome Day 2019
March 21 was celebrated as World Down Syndrome Day. The theme of the 2019 World Down Syndrome Day is “Leave no one behind”. Down Syndrome Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder which results in delayed physical and mental growth in individuals. The genetic disorder has been named after British doctor John Langdon Down who fully ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Topics: 21st Chromosome • Down syndrome • John Langdon Down • World Down Syndrome Day • World Down Syndrome Day 2019
National Conference on Down Syndrome held in New Delhi
The National Conference on Down Syndrome was held in New Delhi. It was organised by the National Trust under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition associated with intellectual and learning disabilities. It leads to delayed development and behavioural problems in children suffering with it. Conference The objective of conference was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Topics: Conferences • Divyangs • Down syndrome • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment • National Trust • Persons with Disabilities
2018 National Conference on Down Syndrome organised Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The ‘2018 National Conference on Down Syndrome’ was organised by the National Trust under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in New Delhi on March 25. A book entitled “Twilights Children” based on the lives of person suffering from Down Syndrome was released on the occasion. The conference brought intellectuals from all walks of life ..
Topics: Branches of biology • Chromosomes • Down syndrome • Intellectual disability • Ministry of Power • RTT • Syndromes • Syndromes affecting the heart