CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS
International Day of the Seafarer
- The Day of the Seafarer is celebrated each year on June 25. On this day, people pay respect to Seafarers and sailors who help the entire world function by conducting sea transport.
- Day of the Seafarer celebration was first started in 2010 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
- 2020 campaign– Seafarers are Key Workers
World Vitiligo Day
- The World Vitiligo Day, observed on June 25, is an initiative aimed to build global awareness about vitiligo.
- Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population worldwide; a loss of color in the skin creating a variety of patterns on the skin from loss of pigment.
- The day was created by the non-profit organizationsVR Foundation of USA and VITSAF of Nigeria and the first World Vitiligo Day was held in 2011.
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- This day was observed on 26 June every year to make people aware of the harmful effects of drugs and to determine a society free of drug abuse.
- It was established by the United Nations General Assembly to strengthen global action and cooperation.
- The theme for the 2020 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking “Better Knowledge for Better Care”
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- The UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June marks the moment in 1987 when the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, one of the key instruments in fighting torture, came into effect.
- The Convention has been ratified by 162 countries.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL
Health minister Harsh Vardhan launches mobile app ‘eBloodServices’ to order blood
- Union health minister Harsh Vardhan launched the ‘eBloodServices’ App in partnership with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), for easy access to blood in this critical time of coronavirus pandemic.
- The app is developed by the ERaktkosh team and will bring ‘transparency’ in the blood donation program.
- Through this app, the availability of blood will be visible right in your phone. Once an order has been placed then the blood bank will keep the request active for 12 hours. The app has the facility of placing an order for up to four units of blood in one go.
About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:
- Minister of Science and Technology, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Earth Sciences: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
- Constituency: Chandni chowk, New Delhi
About Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS):
