Down syndrome
World Down Syndrome Day – Update (March, 2023)
Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed to raise awareness about Down syndrome, advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome, and promote their inclusion and well-being. This day is significant because it marks ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
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 ..
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 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 ..