Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Madhumita Murgia, an Indian-British journalist and commentator, has been shortlisted for the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction for her book "Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI." This book explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence on human society, showcasing Murgia's insightful analysis and writing prowess.

The trailer and song launch of the film "IRAH," which is India's first Artificial Intelligence based film, took place in Mumbai. The movie features notable actors and is produced by Big Films Media, marking a significant development in Indian cinema.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', during his state visit to Thimphu. This historic achievement marked him as the first non-Bhutanese recipient of this prestigious award.

Pankaj Kumar Chatterjee won the Romain Rolland Book Prize for translating "Le Divan de Staline" into Bengali, titled "Staliner Divan." This recognition highlights the linguistic prowess and fidelity of Chatterjee's translation, marking the second time a Bengali translation has received this prestigious award.

The Balakot Airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force, took place on February 26, 2019. Codenamed "Operation Bandar," it targeted the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as retaliation for the Pulwama terrorist attack that occurred on February 14, 2019.