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Current Affairs Daily Digest – May 06 2024

1. Lando Norris Storms to Maiden F1 Victory at Electrifying Miami Grand Prix

During a thrilling race at the Miami Grand Prix, Lando Norris of McLaren won his first Grand Prix.

The young British driver’s win sent shockwaves through the racing world, sparking wild celebrations and a flood of praise on social media.

In the race, there was a fierce fight for first place, with Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing pushing Norris to his limits.

The current world winner got a hard-fought second place, even though he or she had problems behind the wheel.

In the end, it was Charles Leclerc of Ferrari who came in third, ahead of his partner Carlos Sainz, who crashed into Oscar Piastri late in the race and had to stop to change his front wing.

2. UNICEF India Welcomes Kareena as National Ambassador

Kareena Kapoor Khan, a Bollywood star, has been named the National Ambassador for UNICEF India.

This important position is a reward for her longtime work with the group since 2014, when she started as a Celebrity Advocate.

Youth Advocates: Fighting for a Wide Range of Causes

Along with Kareena’s appointment, UNICEF India also announced its first Youth Advocates.

These are four amazing people who will be peer leaders and advocates for important problems that affect kids and teens.

These are the Youth Advocates and their causes:

• Gauranshi Sharma from Madhya Pradesh is a supporter of the right to play and the inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Kartik Verma from Uttar Pradesh is a leader in fighting climate change and fighting for children’s rights.
• Nahid Afrin from Assam is working to bring attention to mental health issues and the growth of young children.
• Vinisha Umashankar is a young inventor and STEM leader from Tamil Nadu.

3. Titanic, Lord of the Rings actor Bernard Hill Passes Away at 79

The British actor Bernard Hill was loved by many in the entertainment business.

He was very good at what he did and was in some of the most famous movies of all time.
The actor from Manchester has died at the age of 79. He left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire artists for years to come.

A performer who can switch between genres

• Hill had an amazing career that lasted for decades.
• He was very versatile, so he could easily switch between different types of books, from dark tales to epic fantasies.
• He first got a lot of praise for his role as Yosser Hughes in the popular BBC TV show “Boys from the Blackstuff.”
• His portrayal of a proud but desperate man struggling with unemployment in Liverpool in the 1980s hit home with viewers and showed how good an actor he was.

4. UNESCO Guillermo Cano Prize 2024 Awarded to Palestine Journalists in Gaza

The 2024 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize has been given to Palestinian journalists who have been covering the crisis in Gaza.

This is a show of support and honour. The news comes from the suggestion of an international jury of media professionals who praised the bravery and dedication of these reporters in tough situations.

Thanks from famous people around the world

Chair of the International Jury Mauricio Weibel says that these writers deserve a lot of praise for their bravery and commitment to free speech.

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, agrees with this and stresses the need for everyone to work together to help journalists around the world in their important job of reporting and investigating.

5. World Portuguese Language Day 2024 Observed on 5th May

The world comes together on May 5 to honour the Portuguese language, a treasure that unites people from different cultures and regions.

World Portuguese Language Day is an exciting celebration of the most spoken language in the southern hemisphere.

It was created by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) and made official by UNESCO.

How World Portuguese Language Day came to be

This important day has been around since 2009, when the CPLP chose to honour the Portuguese language and its rich cultural history.

The 5th of May was chosen to honour an important meeting of culture ministers from Portuguese-speaking countries that took place that year.

6. Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: China secure both men’s and women’s crowns

After winning both the men’s and women’s titles at the prestigious 2024 BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Chengdu, the People’s Republic of China is once again the best badminton country in the world.

As of now, this is the first time since 2012 that China has won both the men’s and women’s world team titles.

Thomas Cup: China Turns Down Indonesia’s Hopes for Victory

China stopped Indonesia from winning their 15th title in the highly anticipated Thomas Cup final, becoming the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

This gave China their 11th victory.

China’s women’s team dominated the Uber Cup.

Like their male counterparts, the Chinese women’s team also came out on top, winning the Uber Cup title with a strong showing.