UN observes First-Ever World Braille Day

The United Nations observed the first official World Braille Day on 4th January to create awareness about the importance of Braille for approximately 1.3 billion people living with 

some form of distance or near vision impairment.

• The proclamation for the celebration of World Braille Day was made by the United Nations General Assembly as a means for realising the human rights of visually-impaired and partially-sighted people, and bringing written language to the forefront as a critical prerequisite for promoting fundamental freedom.

Why January 4th?

• World Braille Day is celebrated on the January 4th to honour Louis Braille, who is credited for inventing the Braille script.
• Louis Braille was born in France on 4 January 1809.
• Therefore, the World Braille Day is celebrated on his Birth Anniversary.

Question:

Q. When did the United Nations observed the first official World Braille Day?
a. January 4th
b. January 5th
c. January 6th
d. January 7th