- World Braille Day is celebrated annually on January 4th.
- The day aims to raise awareness about the significance of Braille as a communication method for the blind and visually impaired.
- The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Braille Day in November 2018, and it was first celebrated in 2019.
- The chosen date coincides with the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille writing system.
- Braille uses six dots to represent each letter, number, and various symbols, making it a tactile representation.
- It enables blind and partially sighted individuals to read books and periodicals in the same way as those printed in a visual font.
MCQs
Q: When is World Braille Day celebrated annually?
a. January 1st
b. January 4th
c. February 4th
d. March 4th
Ans : b. January 4th
Question: What is Braille?
a. A form of sign language
b. A tactile writing system for the blind and visually impaired
c. A system of spoken language for the hearing impaired
d. A type of visual font used in print media
Ans : b. A tactile writing system for the blind and visually impaired
