Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

OpenAI has successfully acquired Global Illumination, an ingenious startup based in New York, which harnesses the power of AI to craft innovative creative tools, digital experiences, and robust infrastructure.

The Tamil Nadu government and Racing Promotions Private Limited (RRPL) have launched a new street circuit in Chennai. The 3.5km track will be located around the Island Grounds and will be the first-ever street circuit in India.

The G20 Film Festival will begin in New Delhi, on August 16. Satyajit Ray's "Pather Panchali" will be the opening film of the G20 Film Festival.

The Ministry of Education has introduced the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan, aimed at enhancing access, equity, and excellence in higher education across States and Union Territories. Out of the total States and Union Territories, only 22 have joined the PM-USHA.

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved "PM-eBus Sewa" for augmenting city bus operations. Priority has been given to cities with no organised bus service. 10,000 e-Buses will be deployed in 169 cities, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur at a press briefing in New Delhi.