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Current Affairs Daily Digest – March 05 & 06 2024
1. Kerala Welcomes ‘Iris’ its first generative AI teacher
A humanoid instructor named Iris has been presented to a school in Kerala, which is a big deal in the world of educational technology.
Designed in tandem with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited, Iris is a forerunner in the movement to open education to a wider audience through increased engagement, interactivity, and accessibility.
A Perspective on Education from the Future
The Thiruvananthapuram-based KTCT Higher Secondary School, run by the Kaduvayil Thangal Charitable Trust, is the pioneering school in Kerala to bring on board an artificial intelligence-enhanced educator.
This program is an offshoot of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) initiative, which was started in 2021 by NITI Aayog to improve after-school programs in all of India’s schools.
Iris is an artificial intelligence (AI) entity that can generate new knowledge and lead students in collaborative classroom discussions. Iris is a multipurpose and priceless teaching tool because of its trilingual capability, which allows it to answer a broad variety of inquiries.
2. Spain Wins First UEFA Women’s Nations League
In Seville, Spain’s women’s team won the inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League with a 2-0 thrashing of France.
It was a historic win for Spain. Spain has further cemented their place as the dominant force in women’s football with this major triumph.
Renowned World Champions Reach Major Milestones
With this historic success, Spain has cemented its place in senior women’s football history and achieved a major milestone in the sport.
This historic victory further establishes Spain as one of the world’s top teams and is evidence of the nation’s growth and development as a footballing powerhouse.
Historic Match Witnessed by Record Crowd
The record-breaking crowd of 32,657 supporters who came to see Spain’s historic victory is a reflection of the growing interest in women’s football.
The immense significance of the event for women’s football is underscored by the record-breaking audience, which mirrors the increasing fascination and backing for the sport in Spain and globally.
3. A book on Indian modern art “The Gems of Indian Art” launched
“The Gems of Indian Art” is the new book that chronicles the vast collection of modern and contemporary Indian art owned by Harish Khullar.
At a watershed point in India’s creative landscape, Ministers Shri Nitin Gadkari, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Shri S.P.S. Baghel introduced this nearly 300-page book.
An Ideal For Collectors
The book details the illustrious history and outstanding quality of Harish Khullar’s collection, which is lauded all over the world. The indefatigable work of the Khullar family is on full display here, beginning with Harish and continuing with his son Gaurav and grandson.
In a nation where private art collections are still in their infancy, their collection displays a profound love for Indian art and serves as an example to others.
4. India’s First Underwater Metro Train Service Launched in Kolkata by PM Modi
In a historic moment for India’s urban development and infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first underwater metro train service in Kolkata.
Howrah and Salt Lake, the sister cities of the capital of West Bengal, are going to be better connected thanks to this service, which is a big part of the Kolkata Metro’s East-West track.
An Engineering Wonder: The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Section
Notable for its tunneling beneath the Hooghly River, the 16.6 km Howrah Maidan-Esplanade portion includes the underwater metro track.
With its three subterranean stations, the metro is set to showcase remarkable engineering and technological achievements as it is scheduled to traverse a 520-meter section beneath the river in a mere 45 seconds.
The project, which had successful testing runs in April 2023, was inaugurated with the presence of luminaries such as Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose, Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari, and others. The historic event was made more lively by the attendance of children from several schools on the maiden metro voyage.
5. Slice Appoints Nayanthara As Brand Ambassador
The mango-flavored drink Slice has just revealed that renowned actress Nayanthara will be its newest brand ambassador. By working together, we hope to deepen Slice’s connection with its customers and confirm that it is still the best mango drink on the market.
Regarding Slice
The irresistible mango taste of Slice has made it a national phenomenon. Because it provides a blast of fruity sweetness with every sip, the drink has become a byword for relief from the hot summer months.
Slice, first launched in 1984 by PepsiCo, was resurrected as an organic food brand by New Slice Ventures LLC after being withdrawn in North America. In 2008, PepsiCo brought back Slice to the Indian market through the Tropicana Slice brand, this time with a mango flavor.
6. Dr Pradeep Mahajan receives Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024
Dr. Pradeep Mahajan, who founded StemRx Hospital and Research Centre and served as its chairman and managing director (CMD), and StemRx Bioscience Solutions, were both honored with the esteemed Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2024 for their outstanding contributions to the field of regenerative medicine.
He has had a significant influence in improving regenerative medicine, providing fresh hope and innovative therapies to patients worldwide. This distinction is a monument to his pioneering work.
