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Daily Current Affairs August 12 2022

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International Youth Day- August 12

August 12 marks the annual celebration of International Youth Day as an awareness day, designated by the United Nations (UN).
The first Youth Day was observed in 1999 after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon.

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The government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022, in the Lok-Sabha:

A Bill to modify the Electricity Act to provide non-discriminatory open access to power suppliers’ distribution networks was submitted in Lok Sabha, prompting concerns from the Opposition, who said it sought to take away certain powers from the state governments.
When introducing the Bill, RK Singh requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit it to a parliamentary standing committee for further consultations to resolve Opposition concerns.

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World Biofuel Day

World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
Any fuel that is derived from biomass, like plants, agricultural wastes, crops, algae, or animal wastes, is known as biofuel.

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Nagasaki Day- August 9

Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki.
The historical nuclear attack took place in the year 1945 with an atomic bomb on August 6 in the city of Hiroshima and later on August 9 in Nagasaki.
Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of life instantly.
It is the 77th annive
rsary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
It is the second city after Hiroshima to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.

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National Handloom Day- August 7, 2022

In India, National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to promote wearing clothing manufactured by hand by indigenous tribes.
Events are planned all around the country this year as well to increase public understanding and the contribution of citizens to the socioeconomic development of handloom weavers.

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Hiroshima Day- August 6

Hiroshima Day is observed every year on August 6 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Hiroshima.
Hiroshima city was attacked by an atomic weapon that killed thousands of lives instantly on August 6, 1945.
Today is the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
It was the first city to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.

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Union Minister launches six national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh:

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation stone for six National Highway projects totaling 119 kilometers and costing Rs. 2300 crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Shri Gadkari noted at the ceremony that the projects being unveiled will assist growth by boosting connectivity in Indore and the state.
The villages in the Indore-Harda segment will be better connected to Indore
The State Government and NHAI signed a memorandum of understanding during this initiative to build ropeways at 14 designated locations in Madhya Pradesh.

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U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4^th:

Every year, August 4 is celebrated as S. Coast Guard Day, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline.
Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.
The day honors the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard and the courageous work of the service members of the Coast Guard.

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Mr. Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai:

Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai
Representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan took part in the conference.
Chabahar port will be part of the International North-South Transport Corridor network connecting India.

Major Highlights of 92nd Union-Budget of India- (2022 – 2023)

Budgetary Allocation to Ministries in India’s Union Budget 2022-23 :

Ministry	Amount (INR billion)
Ministry of Communications	INR 1054.07 billion
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers	INR 1077.15 billion
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare	INR 1325.13 billion
Ministry of Railways	INR 1403.67 billion
Ministry of Home Affairs	INR 1857.76 billion
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways	INR 1991.07 billion
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution	INR 2176.84 billion
Ministry of Defense	INR 5251.66 billion

Key highlights of the budget 2022-23 :

India’s economic growth is estimated at 2% to be the highest among all large economies.

60 lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors.

PLI Schemes have the potential to create an additional production of Rs 30 lakh crore.

Union Budget 2022-23 consists of four pillars :

PM GatiShakti

Inclusive Development

Productivity Enhancement & Investment, Sunrise opportunities, Energy Transition, and Climate Action.

Daily Current Affairs August 02 2022

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1-7 August – World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week or WBW is observed from August 1 to 7 every year.
It was first started in 1992 to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and the baby.
World Breastfeeding Week’s annual themes include healthcare systems, women and work, community support, ecology, economy, science, education, and human rights.
Since 2016, World Breastfeeding Week is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy.

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World Ranger Day: 31 July

Every year on July 31st, World Ranger Day is commemorated.
To recognize Park Rangers’ contributions to the protection of the environment, the International Ranger Federation created this day.
Supporting their essential work, which includes environmental advocacy and education, is possible on World Ranger Day.

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National Thermal Engineer Day- July 24

Every year on July 24, National Thermal Engineer Day is observed to mark and appreciate all thermal engineers in the country.
The day honors the significance of thermal management in the electronics sector, as well as the engineers and businesses who make it possible.

HISTORY

Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc (ATS) established the day in 2014.
ATS focuses on offering efficient and cost-effective thermal energy regulation and electronic packaging solutions.
It also attempts to emphasize the significance of the thermal energy industry.
The day was created to showcase the efforts of thermal engineers around the nation.
The work of thermal engineers is frequently eclipsed by other industries such as software and electronics.
Nevertheless, it is the thermal sector that supports the electronics and software sectors.
July 24 was chosen as National Thermal Engineer Day since it is the hottest day of the year.

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National Broadcasting Day- 23rd July

Every year on July 23rd, National Broadcasting Day is commemorated to honor the radio, which has been a significant part of people’s lives in India, both as an easy medium of pleasure and as a source of news.
On this day in 1927, the Indian Broadcasting Company’s Bombay Station transmitted the first radio transmission in the country.

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PM Shri Narendra Modi unveils ‘SPRINT Challenges’ to boost usage of Indigenous Technology:

During the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) lecture “Swavlamban” in New Delhi, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presented the “SPRINT Challenges,” which are meant to encourage the use of indigenous technologies in the Indian Navy.
Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), NIIO, and Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC) is the name of the collaborative initiative.
As part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and to accomplish “Aatmanirbharta” in the defense sector, NIIO and the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) want to introduce at least 75 new indigenous technology and products to the Indian Navy.
The Naval Innovation and Indigenization Organization (NIIO) and the Society of Indian Defense Manufacturers (SIDM) jointly sponsored the event.

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Delhi govt commemorated Happiness Utsav in honor of the curriculum’s 4th anniversary:

The Delhi government commemorated Happiness Utsav to commemorate the fourth anniversary of its Happiness Curriculum for schools, according to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Life coach Gaur Gopal Das spoke on the complexities of happiness during a special session for students at Kautilya Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya in Chirag Enclave on this occasion.
The students shared their views on the Happiness course with Gaur Gopal Das.
The Happiness Utsav takes place every year to commemorate the Happiness Curriculum’s anniversary.
In addition to introducing communities to the Happiness Curriculum, the 15-day event seeks to increase public awareness of the pursuit of happiness.

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Mr. Anurag Thakur launches revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare, and Pension to sportspersons:

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare and Pension to sportspersons, Web Portal for Schemes of Department of Sports, and National Sports Development Fund website in New Delhi.
The Ministry has brought out several important amendments to the Scheme of Cash Award to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay National Welfare for Sportspersons and Pension to Meritorious Sportsperson Scheme of Department of Sports with a vision to make these schemes more user-friendly, easy to access and transparent.
The Minister hailed this development as another step towards Digital India by empowering citizens and reducing the gap between Government and citizens, system and facilities, problems and solutions.
The procedures have been relaxed for the athletes so that they can get the benefits of welfare schemes without any delay.
PSUs, corporate houses, and other institutions to make their contribution to the National Sports Development Fund for creating sports infrastructure and facilities for the sportspersons.

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New television series called “Swaraj” is being promoted by Anurag Thakur:

In New Delhi, the preview for the upcoming television program Swaraj: Bharat Ke Swatantrata Sangram Ki Samagra Gatha was unveiled by Anurag Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
This series will start broadcasting on Doordarshan on August 14th, 2022.
The 75-episode drama will emphasize the efforts of the liberation fighters and unsung heroes of the independence cause.
This show will also be broadcast on All India Radio.

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World Day for International Justice 2022: July 17

Every year on July 17, the day of many names, also known as International Justice Day, World Day for International Justice, or Day of International Criminal Justice, is celebrated to acknowledge the system of international justice.

Theme

This year’s theme for the Day of International Criminal Justice is “Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment”, a timely topic for a modern age where criminals are increasingly relying on advanced internet-based means instead of traditional criminal tactics.

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National Rail and Transportation Institute upgraded as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya:

The National Rail and Transportation Institute has been transformed into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, becoming a major university.
The institution now goes by the name Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which amends the Central Universities Act, 2009 to allow for the establishment of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), was approved by the Union Cabinet.
The change would assist in making Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University, out of the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), a Deemed-to-be university.
NRTI offers a BSc in transportation technology, a BBA in transportation management, and an MSc in railway system engineering and integration.

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PM Narendra Modi unveils National Emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building:

The National Emblem has been revealed by Shri Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is now visible on the roof of the New Parliament Building.
As part of the new Parliament’s construction, he also engaged with Shramjeevis.
At the very top of the New Parliament Building’s Central Foyer, it has been cast.

About the National Emblem:

The National Emblem is 6.5 meters tall, 9500 kg in weight, and is manufactured of
To sustain the Emblem, a steel support system weighing around 6500 kilos has also been built.

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World Malala Day 2022: July 12

On July 12th, World Malala day 2022 is celebrated and observed all over the world as an honoring event.
The 12th of July has been designated as World Malala Day by the UN in honor of the teenage activist Malala Yousafzai.
Malala Day, which honors women’s and children’s rights all around the world, is observed on the anniversary of Malala Yousafzai’s birth.

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World Population Day: July 11

On July 11, 2022, World Population Day is celebrated and observed all over the world as an awareness program.
It is observed to raise awareness among people about the impact of a growing population and issues including gender equality, the importance of family planning, poverty, maternal health, human rights, etc.
World Population Day is observed to create awareness about the global population issues including overgrowing population and to take steps to control the same.

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PM Set to Launch UP Expressway in Coming Week:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially open the Bundelkhand Expressway in the first week of July.
The administration has predicted that these events would take place on July 6 or 7.
The 296.07 km long Bundelkhand Expressway links Delhi and the National Capital Area with the Bundelkhand region near Agra.

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World Zoonoses Day 2022: July 6

Every year on June 6th, World Zoonoses Day is commemorated as the anniversary of the first-ever vaccine given for any zoonotic disease way back in 1885.
The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of illnesses that can spread from humans to animals.

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To create Amrit Vatika, NMCG plants 75 saplings:

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) erected Namami Gange Amrit Vatika at Kalindi Kunj Ghat on the River Yamuna in New Delhi with the planting of 75 trees as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The overarching organization for the planting endeavor was the project Yamuna Ghat par Vriksharopan.
With a financial commitment of 20,000 crore, the Union Government of India authorized the Namami Gange Program, an integrated conservation program, as a “Flagship Program” in June 2014.
One of the Namami Gange Program’s primary areas of focus, according to NMCG Director General G. Asok Kumar, is cleaning up Ganga tributaries, notably the Yamuna.

Probability Questions: 01

Answers & Explanation:

1) Answer: D

Total number of balls = 10 + x

Required probability

= > 6/(10 + x) = 2/5

= > 10 + x = 15

= > x = 5

Total number of balls in the basket = 10 + 5 = 15 balls

2) Answer: B

Total event=(HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, THT, HTT, TTH, TTT)

Possible ways =(THT, HTT, TTH)=3

Required probability=3/8

3) Answer: A

Total event=(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Possibility of getting Prime number=(2, 3, 5)

Required probability=3/6=1/2

4) Answer: D

The number of kings in the pack=4

Total number of cards=52

Required probability=4C₂ /52C₂ = (4 * 3)/(52 * 51)

=1/221

5) Answer: B

Required probability=4C₂/7C₂

= (4 * 3)/(7 * 6)

=2/7

6) Answer: A

Required probability=5C₂ / 9C₂

Probability Questions For Bank Clerk Prelims : 01

1) A basket contains x white, 6 red and 4 yellow colour balls. If one ball is taken at random from the basket and the probability of getting a red colour ball is 2/5, then find the total number of balls in the basket?

A.12

B.18

C.16

D.15

E.None of these

2) Three coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting exactly two tails?

A.1/4

B.3/8

C.1/2

D.5/8

E.None of these

3) A dice is rolled, what is the probability of the outcome is a prime number?

A.1/2

B.2/3

C.5/6

D.1/3

E.None of these

4) Two cards are drawn at the random from a pack of cards. What is the probability that both are Kings?

A.3/221

B.4/221

C.5/221

D.1/221

E.None of these

5) A bag contains 3 red balls and 4 green balls. What is the probability of selecting 2 green balls from bag?

A.1/7

B.2/7

C.3/7

D.4/7

E.None of these

6) What is the probability of selecting 2 blue balls from a bag contains 4 red balls and 5 blue balls?

A.5/18

B.7/18

C.1/3

D.2/9

E.3/7

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Daily Current Affairs July 03 & 04 2022

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American Independence Day- July 4

Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, is the annual celebration of nationhood.
It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Independence Day is celebrated on Monday, July 4, 2022, in the United States.
On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson.
Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on, the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.

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World UFO Day- 2^ndJuly

Every year, World UFO Day is observed on July 2nd to create an awareness of Unidentified Flying Objects.
These objects are somehow related to alien life forms.
The World UFO Day organization decided in the year 2001 to celebrate this day for all UFO enthusiasts.

History:

The first observation of a UFO was reported by aviator Kenneth Arnold in the US.
He described the UFO as a saucer-like object or a big flat disk design.
Now this observation has been described as the design of a UFO for decades.
On July 2, 1947, an incident was reported as a crash in the desert near Roswell, New Mexico.
Since then, this incident has been a conspiracy theory.
It was believed the US Air Force was carrying out some top-secret projects.
William Brazel was the only witness to this incident who explained that the wreckage of the UFO was made of rubber strips and tinfoil.

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International Youth Day- August 12

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The government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022, in the Lok-Sabha:

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World Biofuel Day

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Nagasaki Day- August 9

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National Handloom Day- August 7, 2022

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Hiroshima Day- August 6

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Union Minister launches six national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh:

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U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4th:

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Mr. Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai:

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1-7 August – World Breastfeeding Week

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World Ranger Day: 31 July

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National Thermal Engineer Day- July 24

HISTORY

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National Broadcasting Day- 23rd July

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PM Shri Narendra Modi unveils ‘SPRINT Challenges’ to boost usage of Indigenous Technology:

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Delhi govt commemorated Happiness Utsav in honor of the curriculum’s 4th anniversary:

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Mr. Anurag Thakur launches revised schemes of Cash Awards, National Welfare, and Pension to sportspersons:

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New television series called “Swaraj” is being promoted by Anurag Thakur:

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World Day for International Justice 2022: July 17

Theme

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National Rail and Transportation Institute upgraded as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya:

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PM Narendra Modi unveils National Emblem on the roof of New Parliament Building:

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World Malala Day 2022: July 12

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World Population Day: July 11

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PM Set to Launch UP Expressway in Coming Week:

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World Zoonoses Day 2022: July 6

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To create Amrit Vatika, NMCG plants 75 saplings:

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American Independence Day- July 4

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World UFO Day- 2nd July

History:

U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4^th:

World UFO Day- 2^ndJuly