CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every year on February 11 to acknowledge the contribution of women scientists all around the world in building an advanced society. The day was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote equal participation of women and girls in science.

Detailed explanation-3: -The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. This year, the Day will focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as relates to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Detailed explanation-4: -It will be the eighth International Day of Women and Girls in Science and the theme is IDEAS (Innovate, Demonstrate, Elevate, Advance, Sustain). Why is International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated on February 11?

Detailed explanation-5: -The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) celebrates the 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly, taking place on 11 February 2022 at UN Headquarters in New York in a virtual format.