Today's Current Affairs 4th March 2024

INTERNATIONAL

Tuvalu Appoints Feleti Teo as New Prime Minister

• Tuvalu has named Feleti Teo, the former Attorney General, as the Pacific Island nation’s new prime minister.

About Tuvalu:

Capital: Funafuti;

Continent: Oceania;

Official languages: Tuvaluan, English;

Currencies: Australian Dollar, Tuvaluan dollar.

 

Iran launches ‘Pars 1’ satellite into orbit from Russia

• Iran’s venture into space exploration and satellite deployment continues with the launch of the “Pars 1” satellite, facilitated by Russia from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

About Iran:

Capital: Tehran;

Official language: Persian;

President: Ebrahim Raisi. 

NATIONAL

Chapchar Kut Festival Celebrated Across Mizoram

• Chapchar Kut, the grandest festival in Mizoram, resonated throughout the state with vibrant traditional customs and jubilant festivities. 

Neolithic Child Burial Site Unearthed in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

• A groundbreaking archaeological discovery has been made in Chettimedu Pathur village, approximately 77 kilometres from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Researchers from the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology at the University of Madras have unearthed a child burial site dating back to the Neolithic period, around 2500 BCE to 3000 BCE.

About Tamil Nadu:

Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin;

Capital: Chennai;

Governor: R. N. Ravi. 

SPORTS

Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, Puneri Paltan Clinches Maiden Title

• The 10th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) concluded with Puneri Paltan emerging as champions for the first time, after a closely contested final against Haryana Steelers. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INAS 334 Squadron to Welcome MH 60R ‘Seahawks’ Into the Indian Navy

• The Indian Navy is poised to achieve a significant milestone on March 6, 2024, with the commissioning of the MH 60R Seahawk helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi.
• The Seahawks squadron will be designated as INAS 334. 

Google Unveils Genie AI: Revolutionizing Video Game Creation

• Google’s DeepMind team introduces “Genie,” a groundbreaking AI platform poised to transform the gaming industry and creative endeavors.
• This innovative project signifies a fusion of cutting-edge technology and imaginative potential, offering the capability to craft interactive 2D video games from single image prompts or text descriptions. 

OBITUARY

Padma Shri Awardee Arun Sharma passaed away at 90.

• Padmashree Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma, who passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Safety Day 2024:4 March

• National Safety Day is celebrated each year on March 4. In India, this date also signals the commencement of National Safety Week, extending the focus on safety measures beyond just a day.
• The theme for National Safety Day 2024, “Safety for a Sustainable Future”.
• National Safety Day in India traces back to the establishment of the National Safety Council (NSC) on March 4, 1966. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Ministry of I&B Honored For Outstanding Accounting Performance

• On the occasion of the 48th Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has been honored with the Award for Best Performance in Accounts during the Financial Year 2023-24.
• The prestigious award ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi, on March 1, 2024.