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Daily Current Affairs: 12/08/2021
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1. Recently which has become the first national park in India to have 'satellite phone'?
- Kaziranga National Park
- The world famous Kaziranga National Park is in the state of Assam which has become the first national park in India to have satellite phone.
- The agencies and the administration engaged in the conservation of this national park, will use satellite phones to adopt emergency situations like floods and anti-poaching measures.
- Satellite phone is prohibited for general public in India.
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- Recently 'Dihing Patkai' has become the seventh national park of Assam recently.
- Recently 'Raimona National Park' has become the sixth national park of Assam.
- Earlier five national parks in Assam are as follows: Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri, Orang & Dibru-Saikhowa
- With this, Assam became the state with the third largest number of national parks in India.
- Madhya Pradesh ranks first with 12 national parks and Andaman and Nicobar with 9 national parks.
- Assam
- Capital: Dispur
- CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
2. Recently who has become the first 'water plus city' in the country?
- Indore
- India's cleanest city Indore has become the first 'water plus city' in the country.
- Indore has got the status of India's cleanest city for the fourth time.
- The Water Plus certificate is awarded to cities that meet all the standards of ODF Double Plus. Treated waste water is reused.
- ODF: Open Defecation Free
- Madhya Pradesh
- MP Capital: Bhopal
- CM: Shivraj Singh Chauhan
- Governor: Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel
3. On which day 'International Youth Day' was celebrated recently?
- August 12
- Theme 2021: 'Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health'
- International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations.
- International Youth Day aims to draw attention to the cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.
- The first International Youth Day was celebrated on 12 August 2000.
- International Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12 August at the initiative of United Nations Organization.
- United Nations (UN)
- Established: 24 October 1945
- HQ: New York
- Secretary General: Antonio Guterres
4. Which missile was successfully test fired by DRDO recently?
- Nirbhay
- The indigenously built 'Nirbhay Missile' by DRDO was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur of the Odisha coast.
- DRDO: Defense Research & Development Organization
- Established: 1958
- HQ: New Delhi
- Chairman: G. Satheesh Reddy
5. Which handicraft project was recently launched by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas?
- Ujjwal Abahan
- ONGC supported handicraft project 'Ujjwal Abhaan' was launched by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Rameshwar Teli.
- Hundreds of artisans from Bhatiapar in Sivasagar, Assam will be supported and trained in handloom handicrafts through this project.
- ONGC: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
- Established: 14 August 1956
- HQ: Delhi
- Chairman: Subhash Kumar
6. According to a report recently released by the Ministry of Finance, the number of billionaires in India has come down to how many?
- 136
- According to a report released by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the number of 141 billionaires in the year 2019-20 has come down to 136 in the year 2020-21.
7. Where was the 'Bangus Awam Mela' inaugurated recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- To celebrate the completion of 75 years of independence, 'Bangus Awam Mela' was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha in Bangas Valley of Kupwara district of Kashmir.
- Jammu & Kashmir
- J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha
- J & K Capital: 1. Jammu (Winter) 2. Srinagar (Summer)
8. The recently released book 'Accelerating India: 7 Years of Modi Government' has been authored by?
- Ajit Doval
- This book was released by the Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
- This book has been written by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and edited by KJ Alphons.
- In this book, important steps, plans and various challenges have been told in the development of the country in the last 7 years of the Modi government.
9. Which has become the most downloaded mobile app recently?
- TikTok
- According to the report released by Nikkei Asia, TikTok has now overtaken Facebook to become the most downloaded mobile app in the world.
- TikTok is a shot-video platform from China.
- TikTok is completely banned in India.
10. Recently who has been appointed as the new chairman of 'National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority' (NPPA)?
- Kamlesh Kumar Pant
- NPPA: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
11. On which day 'World Elephant Day' was celebrated recently?
- August 12
- World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12 August every year to raise awareness around the world for better protection of elephants.
- World Elephant Day was first celebrated in the year 2012.
12. What is the rank of India in the recently released "Global Youth Development Index"?
- 122nd
- The 'Global Youth Development Index' has been released by the Commonwealth Secretariat, London.
- Singapore ranks first in this list of 181 countries of the 'Global Youth Development Index'.
- The 'Global Youth Development Index' is released on the basis of education, employment, health, equality and inclusion, peace and security, political and civic participation of youth in the country.
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