Current Affairs - Persons

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has announced his intention to release his memoir titled "Source Code: My Beginnings" on February 4, 2025. This memoir aims to provide insights into Gates' life journey, from his formative years to his role as a tech pioneer and philanthropist, offering readers a glimpse into the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.

The groundbreaking non-invasive heart surgery on a 7-year-old beagle named Juliet took place at Max Hospital in Delhi. This Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Mitral valve disease marks a significant milestone as the first surgery of its kind by private practitioners in Asia and the second globally. The innovative procedure offers a safer alternative to traditional open-heart surgeries, providing hope for dogs with heart conditions worldwide.

The 18th International Film Festival, with a record submission of 1018 films from 38 countries, will primarily be held in Mumbai from June 15th to June 21st, 2024. Though there will be parallel screenings in other cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Pune, Mumbai serves as the main venue for the festival.

The inaugural meeting of the Joint Task Force on Investment (JTFI) between India and Qatar convened in New Delhi, signalling a significant step towards enhancing investment cooperation between the two nations. Chaired by officials from both countries, the meeting aimed to explore investment opportunities across various sectors and strengthen bilateral economic ties.

Om Birla, the incumbent Lok Sabha Speaker, achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Kota parliamentary seat on June 4, 2024, with a significant margin. His re-election marks the first time in two decades that a presiding officer of the Lok Sabha has been re-elected to the Lower House of Parliament.