18 December 2012 Current Affairs
India’s black money loss in 10 years: $123 bn
According to the report of ‘Illicit Financial Flows from Developing Countries: 2001—2010,’ released by Global Financial Integrity (GFI) India lost $123 billion in black money during 2001-2010.However India’s loss is far less than that of China, which according to the report suffered a loss of $ 2.74 trillion during the same period (2001 to 2010), followed by Mexico ($476 billion), Malaysia ($285 billion), Saudi Arabia ($201 billion), Russia ($152 billion), the Philippines ($138 billion) and Nigeria ($129 billion).India is the eight largest victim of black money loses.
Subhash Joshi new BSF chief, Ajay Chadha to head ITBP
Subhash Joshi was appointed as the new chief of Border Security Force (BSF) on 18 December 2012 .A 1976 batch IPS officer from Uttrakhand cadre, Joshi is due to retire in February 2014. He has also served in CRPF as Special Director General of Police.Chadha, Special Secretary (Internal Security), was appointed as Director General of ITBP(Indo-Tibetan Border Police).
Tilakam Gopal, former India volleyball captain, passes away
Tilakam Gopal, former India captain and one of the finest spikers ever to represent the country, passed away in Hyderabad on 18 December 2012.One of the highlights of Mr. Gopal’s achievements was being member of the silver medal winning Indian squad in the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games and even led India in the five-Test series against the visiting Russians in 1966 which later on helped him to continue be captain in the Bangkok ASIAD in 1966 where India stood fourth.
Zuma re-elected ANC leader
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress on 18 December 2012 re-elected President Jacob Zuma as the party chief with a thumping majority, effectively paving the way for him to retain the presidency until 2017 if the ANC wins general elections in 2013.70-year-old Mr. Zuma received the support of over 75 per cent of the total voting delegates at the ANC National Conference held in Bloemfontein.
71.30 percentage of votes polled in Gujarath
A record 70.75 per cent of the eligible voters cast their ballots in the first of the two—phase elections 13 December 2012 and in the second phase 70 percent of votes polled on 18 December 2012. The highest polling recorded in the previous Assembly elections was 63.70 per cent in 1967.Now this is the highest polling record in the Gujarathi elections.
Saina Nehwal signed as brand ambassador by Sahara
Sahara Group on 18 December 2012 named badminton star Saina Nehwal as its brand ambassador.As part of the association, Saina will don Sahara logo while playing in tournaments worldwide.
NASA’s Twin Probes Crashed Successfully onto Lunar Mountain
Ebb and Flow, the gravity mapping satellites of NASA ended the successful mission to Moon by crashing on the rim of crater. Lunar surface on which Ebb and Flow crashed will be given a name after Sally Ride, the first woman of America in the space who died earlier in 2012.
World Malaria Report 2012
According to the WHO ” World Malaria Report 2012″ India, the country most affected by malaria in the South East Asian Region, is projected to see a decrease of 50-75 per cent in malaria case incidence by 2015.In South East Asia Region, Bhutan, Korea, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand have registered decreases of 75 per cent or more in the incidence of microscopically confirmed malaria incidence rates between 2000 and 2011.India has been taking measures like providing insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets in affected areas.
Jiroemon Kimura named ‘ World’s Oldest Person ‘
On 18 December Jiroemon Kimura (115 years) has been named the world’s oldest person after the death of his predecessor, an American woman named Dina Manfredini who died on 17 December after receiving the title of oldest person of the world.Jiroemon Kimura was born on 19 April 1897 and is just 15 days younger than the deceased Dina Manfredini.
Arunachal CM Selected for ” IAEWP” Award
On 18 December Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has been selected by the International Association of Educators for World Peace (IAEWP) for a Lifetime Achievement Award.IAEWP is a non-governmental organization affiliated to the United Nations and engaged in the promotion of world peace.Besides the individual award he would also receive the ‘Green State of the Year ‘ Award on behalf of the Arunachal Pradesh Government for maintaining greenery in the state.
Jiroemon Kimura named Oldest Person in the World
On 18 December Jiroemon Kimura, a 115-year-old from Japan has been named the new oldest person in the world by Guinness World Records.Kimura was born on April 19, 1897 .Kimura’s new status comes after the death of Iowa resident Dina Manfredini, who lived to the ripe old age of 115 and was only 15 days older than Kimura.