International Day of Deafblindness Observed Annually on June 27
The date honors the birth anniversary of Helen Keller, the renowned deafblind author, educator, and global disability rights champion.
This observance promotes better assistive technologies, accessible infrastructure, and supportive policies to empower those with dual sensory loss.
It highlights the critical societal obligation of building inclusive educational and occupational systems for uniquely abled individuals.
Key Facts / Static GK
Helen Keller's famous autobiography: 'The Story of My Life'
Practice Quiz — 29 June 2026
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding PM Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit in June 2026: (1) He received the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award. (2) He is the first Indian PM to address the Seychelles National Assembly. (3) India gifted the Fast Patrol Vessel PS LESPWAR. Which of these statements are correct?
Q2. The GI-tagged Sundarja mango, which was exported commercially to the UAE for the first time, is native to which Indian state?
Q3. Which agency has developed the lightweight Hospital Management Information System software 'e-Sushrut@Clinic'?
Q4. Match the Navy ship with its June 2026 location: (1) INS Ikshak - Port Victoria, Seychelles; (2) INS Sudarshini - Baltimore, USA; (3) INS Udaygiri - Sattahip, Thailand. Which of the following shows the correct matches?
Q5. At which international tournament did 14-year-old Ethan Vaz secure his final Chess Grandmaster norm to become India's 96th GM?
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