Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 12 July 2022, we have tried to cover each and every point and also included all important facts from National/ International news that are useful for upcoming competitive examinations such as UPSC, SSC, Railway, State Govt. etc.
Current Affairs for Competitive Exam – 12 July 2022
‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away
Brijendra Kumar Syngal, former chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited(VSNL), passed away late on Saturday(9th July 2022). He was 82. Syngal, who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet, was known for his strong views and fearlessness in taking on the establishment. As the Chairman of VSNL, he was unofficially known as the ‘bulldozer’ for his ability to push through bureaucratic hurdles, as a result of which VSNL grew from a $125 million company in 1991 into a $1.65 billion communications giant by 1998.
About the Brijendra K Syngal:
Born in Ambala a year after World War II broke out, he started his schooling at DAV Model School in 1945, in Lahore. After the partition in 1947, he moved with his family to Delhi. During his school days, he took a liking for cricket and stamp collection. In 1957 he got into the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, where he pursued electrical engineering.
IIT-M technology to play ‘Pivot’al role in providing patients with cancer with individualised care
Researchers at IIT Madras have created a ground-breaking technique that may pinpoint a person’s cancer-causing genes. The “Pivot,” an AI-based tool, will assist clinicians in developing individualized treatment plans for patients based on patient DNA profiles. The tool is built on a machine learning model that classifies genes into cancer-preventing tumour suppressors, oncogenes that cause cancer, and neutral genes.
Key Points:
In order to identify the gene that causes cancer in an individual, or more specifically to identify unusual genes that cause cancer, the model will analyse data such as the frequency with which a gene mutates, its properties, the sorts of mutations, and the quantity of harmful mutations. It is well knowledge that current cancer treatments will have a negative impact on the patient’s general health.
According to the research team, understanding the genes responsible for the development and spread of cancer in patients can aid in choosing the drug and therapy regimen that will have the greatest positive impact on their prognosis. The traditional method of tracing a cancer-causing gene involves analyzing samples from several patients to determine how frequently the gene has mutated. If openly available cancer genome data from sites like ICGS had been of great assistance to the IIT-M scientists, then more Indian cancer genome data—which is still lacking on an exclusive local platform—is needed for the tool to be used effectively.
The International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) and The Cancer Genome Atlas Program provide the majority of the genetic information used to feed the model (TCGA).
Union Bank launched Open Banking Sandbox and Metaverse Virtual Lounge
Union Bank of India has announced the launch of a Metaverse Virtual Lounge & Open Banking Sandbox environment. This initiative is in partnership with Tech Mahindra. In the beginning, movies and information on the bank’s deposits, loans, government assistance programmes, digital initiatives, etc. will be hosted by Uni-verse. Customers will receive a special banking experience thanks to it.
The bank will work with fintechs and start-ups to develop cutting-edge banking products under the Open Banking Sandbox environment, according to reports.
About Union Bank of India:
The bank currently serves over 120 million customers through a network of over 9500 domestic branches, over 13300 ATMs, and over 11700 BC Points with more than 75000 workers. The bank also maintains 3 foreign branches in Sydney (Australia), Dubai International Financial Center (UAE), and Hong Kong, as well as a representative office in Abu Dhabi, a banking subsidiary in London, a banking joint venture in Malaysia, 3 para-banking subsidiaries, and 3 joint ventures (including 2 in life insurance business).
Nokia partners with IISc to set up networked robotics Center of Excellence
Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia has partnered with Indian Institute of Science to set-up Nokia Center of Excellence in networked robotics at IISc Bengaluru.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) will promote inter-disciplinary research involving robotics and advanced communication technologies in 5G and Artificial Intelligence (AI), a joint statement said on Friday. It will also develop use cases across industrial automation, agriculture and disaster management.
About the center:
The center will facilitate engagement and cooperation between academia, start-ups and industry ecosystem partners to research and develop these use cases. The research projects undertaken by the CoE will include the design of advanced robotics, AI and automation solutions built upon next-generation telecom networks and their applications for solving societally relevant problems.
Nokia has been present in India since the last 22 years and deployed all technologies that have been used for mobile communication starting from 2G in 2000, 3G in 2011, 4G in 2012 and gearing up for commercial 5G.
Chhattisgarh receives Centre’s nod for World Bank funded school project
The Chhattisgarh Government has received in- principle nod from the Centre for $300 million school education project which is funded by the World Bank. Loan tenure: 5 years, the state government has to payback this amount over a period of 20 years.
Aim: To boost the education system of Chhattisgarh.
In-principle nod: The central government has no objection with the State borrowing money from international financial institution like World Bank.
HAL sign agreement with Safran to create JV to build helicopter engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to create a new joint venture intended to develop helicopter engines. The MoU was signed by Mr. R. Madhavan (HAL CMD) and Franck Saudo (Safran CEO).
Aim: To meet the requirements of HAL and India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) future helicopters, including the future 13-ton IMRH (Indian Multi Role Helicopter).
Both companies have also partnered for Shakti engine.
36th National Games to be held in Gujarat from 27 September 27, 2022
Chief minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel has announced that Gujarat will host the 36th National Games between September 27 and October 10.
The prestigious event is being held after a gap of seven years, the last was being held in 2015 in Kerala. PM Narendra Modi had launched the ‘Khel Mahakhumbh’ initiative in Gujarat in 2010 when he was the chief minister of the state. The National Games will have 34 sporting events including athletics, hockey, among others.
India joins Interpol’s child sexual exploitation database
India becomes the 68th country to join the Interpol’s international child sexual exploitation (ICSE) database. This allow to draw links between victims, abusers and crime scene using audio-visual data.
The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) is the India’s nodal agency for Interpol matters. As per the NCRB data (2021), Uttar Pradesh has topped the list of sexual offences against children followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
Former Angolan President José Eduardo Dos Santos passes away
Former President of Angolan, José Eduardo dos Santos has passed away at the age of 79. He was one of Africa’s longest-serving heads of state, who ruled for almost four decades as president of Angola. He stepped down from the president’s post in 2017.
He had also fought for the continent’s longest civil war and turned his country into a major oil producer.
Angola capital: Luanda;
Currency: Kwanza;
President: Joao Lourenco
Novak Djokovic wins 7th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam
Serbian tennis player, Novak Djokovic has clinched the Wimbledon 2022 title after beating Australian Nick Kyrgios by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in London. He became the fourth player in the open era after Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Bjorn Borg won four titles in a row.
It is the 21st Grand Slam title of Djokovic. Kazakhstan tennis player, Elena Rybakina has clinched the Women’s Singles title.
Most singles titles:
Men: Roger Federer (8)
Women: Martina Navratilova (9)
