CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Down Syndrome Day is observed on 21 March each year in order to raise public awareness of Down syndrome. The day is celebrated since 2012 with the recommendation of United Nations General Assembly.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Down Syndrome Day – March 21, 2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149). The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year.

Detailed explanation-4: -March 21 (3/21) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. The theme for 2022 WDSD is inclusion.