February 6: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed every year on February 6 to raise awareness of the practice of FGM and work towards its elimination. It is sponsored by UN, 2017 Theme: “Building a solid and interactive bridge between Africa and the world to accelerate ending FGM by 2030”. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Days and Events • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation • Public health • United Nations

World's smallest pacemaker unveiled in US

Scientists for the first time have successfully implanted world’s smallest pacemaker dubbed as Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) in a patient in United States. The pacemaker about size of large vitamin capsule is for patients with bradycardia, a condition characterised by a slow heart rate, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute. Key Facts TPS ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Biology • International • Science and Technology

Indian Navy launches underwater harbour defence and surveillance system

Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) in Mumbai, Maharashtra to enhance the security of valuable naval assets against asymmetric threats. It was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Western Naval Command. It is third IUHDSS to be installed in India.  Key Facts IUHDSS is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Topics: Defence • Indian Navy • IUHDSS • National

NASA’s Juno spacecraft completes fourth flyby of Jupiter

NASA’s solar-powered Juno spacecraft completed closest flyby of Jupiter mysterious cloud tops for the fourth time. All eight of Juno’s science instruments were switched on during the flyby. During its closest approach it was roughly 4,300 km above Jupiter’s cloud tops and travelled at a speed of about 208,000 kmph. Currently, Juno is locked in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Internaitonal • Juno Spacecraft • Jupiter • NASA • Science and Technology • Space Missions

Single-dose Zika vaccine works in animals: study

 According to recent study, an innovative vaccine made from genetic material protected lab animals from the Zika virus in experiments. A single, low dose of the vaccine shielded mice exposed to Zika five months after the shot. Even monkeys exposed five weeks after they were innoculated were also not affected by the virus. Key Facts ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: International • Science and Technology • Zika vaccine • Zika virus

February 4: World Cancer Day

The World Cancer Day (WCD) is observed every year on 4 February across the world to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The theme (tagline) between 2016 and 2018 WCD is “We can. I can”. It reflects on what everyone can do to raise awareness of cancer and asks ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Topics: Days and Events • Diseases • International • Public health • World Cancer Day