2021-08-13 05:17:39
Current Affairs - 13 August 2021
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1. World Elephant Day observed on 12 August
World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 worldwide for the preservation and protection of the global elephants. The main objective of World Elephant Day is to create awareness on elephant conservation and to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better protection and management of wild and captive elephants.
2. International Youth Day observed on 12 August
The International Youth Day is observed on August 12 annually to draw the attention of governments and others towards youth issues worldwide. This day is celebrated to recognize the efforts put in by the youth for the betterment of society. The Day aims to promote the ways to engage the youth and make them more actively involved in their communities through positive contributions.
3. Maharashtra government announces Rajiv Gandhi award for IT sector
Maharashtra government has announced a new award named after the former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi for outstanding performance in the Information and Technology sector. The Rajiv Gandhi Award in Maharashtra will be given to institutes doing remarkable work in the field of information technology.
4. Chhattisgarh becomes 1st state to recognise Forest Resource Rights in Urban Region
Chhattisgarh became the first state to recognise Community Forest Resource Rights in an urban area, with the state government recognising the rights of residents of Dhamtari district over 4,127 hectares of forests. Community resource rights over 5,544 hectares of forest within the core area of the tiger reserve area were also recognised.
5. India ranks 122nd on тАЬNew Global Youth Development IndexтАЭ
India is ranked 122nd on a new Global Youth Development Index 2020 measuring the condition of young people across 181 countries, released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. Singapore ranked topmost followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Niger came last respectively.
6. RBL Bank selects Amazon Web Services as preferred cloud provider
RBL Bank has chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon company, as its preferred cloud provider. AWS helps RBL bank to strengthen its AI-powered banking solutions and drive digital transformation at the Bank, adding significant value to the BankтАЩs innovative offerings, saving costs, and tightening risk controls.
7. Kamlesh Kumar Pant appointed new NPPA chairman
Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet.
8. RBI appoints Neeraj Chopra for banking fraud awareness campaign
The Reserve Bank of India has started a public awareness campaign to warn people against digital banking frauds. For the new campaign, RBI has roped in Olympic Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra.
9. DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Nirbhay Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully test-fired medium-range subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off Odisha coast. Nirbhay is IndiaтАЩs first Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile.
10. Renowned Ayurvedacharya Balaji Tambe passes away
A well-known spiritual leader who was also an Ayurveda doctor and proponent of Yoga, Dr Balaji Tambe, passed away. The founder of тАШAtmasantulana VillageтАЩ, a holistic healing centre near Lonavala, Dr Tambe had written several books on spirituality, Yoga and Ayurveda. He dedicated his entire life to promote and popularize Ayurveda and Yoga.
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