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Current Affairs Daily Digest – March 26 2024

1. Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian to Score 12,000 T20 Runs

Virat Kohli, captain of the Indian cricket team, became the first Indian player to reach 12,000 runs in Twenty20 internationals, cementing his place in cricketing lore.

While playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Kohli achieved this incredible achievement.

Analyzing the Data

Among Kohli’s 12,000 runs are scores in Twenty20 Internationals for India, scores for Delhi in domestic Twenty20 cricket, and scores for RCB in the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League. With 11,156 runs to his name, Rohit Sharma is second all-time among Indian Twenty20 cricketers.

Scorers on a global T20 team

With an incredible 14,562 runs, former West Indies opener Chris Gayle is currently atop the list of most Twenty20 run-scorers. After him comes Kieron Pollard of West Indies, with 12,900 runs, while former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik comes in second, with 13,360 runs.

2. PepsiCo to invest $400 million more in two new plants in Vietnam

A further $400 million will be invested in Vietnam by the American food and beverage behemoth PepsiCo. Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam Beverage was one of more than sixty American companies whose representatives visited Vietnam last week and announced the decision.

Investment Information:

• Site: Two new factories will be constructed with the investment funds.
• Renewable Energy: In keeping with PepsiCo’s environmental objectives, both facilities will be run by renewable energy.
• One facility, valued at more than $300 million, will be situated in the southern part of Long An Province.
• A second facility, this one specializing in food processing, will be built in northern Ha Nam Province and will cost $90 million.

3. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz clinched victory at the Australian Grand Prix

After only two weeks out from surgery for appendicitis, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz made an incredible recovery to win the Australian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen, the current Red Bull world champion, retired for the first time in two years during the event, adding drama to an already dramatic race.

Protecting Oneself from Rivals

After facing off against Ferrari colleague Charles Leclerc, Sainz emerged victorious, becoming the only driver not associated with Red Bull to do so last season.

When George Russell, a Mercedes driver, wrecked on the last lap, bringing out a virtual safety car, the race took a dramatic turn. Because of this, Sainz was able to win the match easily.

4. Indian Scientist Prof Jayant Murthy Honoured with Asteroid Name

The International Astronomical Union (IAU), a global organization responsible for naming celestial objects, has bestowed a rare honor upon an Indian scientist. Professor Jayant Murthy, an esteemed astrophysicist, has been recognized for his remarkable contributions to the field by having an asteroid named after him – (215884) Jayantmurthy.

Asteroid (215884) Jayantmurthy

Originally discovered in 2005 by MW Buie at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, USA, and previously known as 2005 EX296, this asteroid orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter every 3.3 years. Its new name, (215884) Jayantmurthy, will forever carry the rich legacy of the Indian scientist.

5. ‘Phool Bahadur’ – The First Magahi Novel in English

The English translation of the first Magahi novel, ‘Phool Bahadur,’ was launched at the Dibrugarh University International Literary Festival that took place from March 19th to the 21st, 2024. Renowned writer Abhay K. of Nalanda, Bihar, did the translation.

Where the Story Began

Originally published in 1928, “Phool Bahadur” was authored by Jayanath Pati. Readers weren’t fond of it at first, even though it was the first Magahi novel.

But now that Abhay K. has translated it into English, it has been rediscovery and is becoming famous. During the editing process of “The Book of Bihari Literature,” the translator came across this literary treasure.

6. Hurun Research Institute Report: Mumbai Surpasses Beijing as Asia’s Billionaire Capital

The most recent research from the Hurun Research Institute in Shanghai states that, in a significant change, the capital of Asia’s billionaires is now Mumbai rather than Beijing. The tremendous success of this endeavor is indicative of the growing economic situation in Mumbai and of India’s growing role in the global distribution of wealth.

Report from the Hurun Research Institute: Important Findings – The Rise of Mumbai:

Mumbai has 92 billionaires, making it the third most populous city in Asia in terms of billionaires, after New York (119) and London (97).

Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries and Gautam Adani of Adani Group are two notable individuals who are pushing Mumbai’s billionaire status.

94 new billionaires were created in India in 2023, the largest number since 2013 because of the country’s strong economy, which grew at a rate of 7.5%.

7. Iconic Indian Brand Amul Launches Fresh Milk in the US

The legendary Amul brand is being brought to the United States for the first time by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), an organization that is making waves in the industry. Aiming to serve the Asian community and the Indian diaspora in the US, this growth is a big deal for the brand.

Satisfying Delights Worldwide

Four new varieties of GCMMF’s fresh milk will hit store shelves in the United States over the next seven days. While GCMMF would be in charge of marketing and branding Amul fresh milk, MMPA would be in charge of collecting and processing the milk.

New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington, Dallas, and Texas are just a few of the big cities where you can find fresh milk at first. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and the larger Asian community in the United States will constitute GCMMF’s principal audience.

8. Tech Mahindra, and IBM collaborate to drive digital adoption

In a joint effort to hasten digital adoption for businesses in the Asia-Pacific area, Tech Mahindra and IBM have opened a Synergy Lounge in Singapore. The goal of this partnership is to provide different industries with innovative solutions by utilizing next-gen technologies.

Tech Mahindra and IBM have announced the launch of a Singaporean Synergy Lounge.

Located on the Tech Mahindra campus, the Lounge is an initiative to encourage businesses in the Asia-Pacific region to use next-generation technology.