Correct Answer - Option 4 : 30 January
The correct answer is 30 January.
- The World Leprosy Day in India is observed on 30th January.
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Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae.
- Symptoms may occur within 1 year but can also take as long as 20 years or even more to occur.
- The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes.
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Leprosy is curable with multidrug therapy (MDT).
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Leprosy is likely to be transmitted via droplets, from the nose and mouth, during close and frequent contact with untreated cases.
- Untreated, leprosy can cause progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes.
- List of important days in January
| January 12 |
National Youth Day |
| January 15 |
Army Day |
| January 24 |
International Day of Education, National Girl Child Day |
| January 25 |
National Voters Day, National Tourism Day |
| January 30 |
Martyrs’ Day/Shaheed Diwas |
