CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India had declared 11 April as National Safe Motherhood Day which is the anniversary day of Kasturba Gandhi’s birth.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was in the year 2013 that the Government declared April 11 as the National Safe Motherhood Day to be celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2003, upon the initiative of the White Ribbon Alliance, the Government of India declared the national safe motherhood day to be held on April 11. 2022 marks the 19th anniversary of the day. The first observation was held in 2003.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the theme of National Safe Motherhood Day? The theme of National Safe Motherhood Day is “Remain at home amid corona virus, protect mother and infant safe from corona virus”. When was White Ribbon Alliance India (WRAI) launched?

Detailed explanation-5: -National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed annually on 11 April to raise awareness about the proper healthcare of women and maternity facilities for pregnant and lactating women. This day also focuses on reducing anaemia among women, institutional delivery, better pre and postnatal health care etc.