White Cane Day - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   White Cane Day is celebrated to sensitized the issue of -

a. Elderly persons
b. Physically challenged
c. Leg impairment
d. Blind and visually impaired
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Blind and visually impaired

Explanation:
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is organizing White Cane Day on October 15.
- The aim is to sensitize the common man about the challenges being faced by visually challenged people.
- The ‘White Cane Day’ is known internationally as the ‘White Cane Safety Day’.
- It is celebrated on 15th October every year.
Mission of White Cane Day :
1. Educate the world about how the blind and visually impaired can live and work independently while giving back to their communities
2. To celebrate the abilities and successes achieved by blind people in a sighted world
3. To honor the many contributions being made by the blind and visually impaired.