Current Affairs - Persons

Pathum Nissanka made history in Sri Lankan cricket by scoring an unbeaten double-century in an ODI match against Afghanistan, becoming the first player from Sri Lanka to achieve this milestone.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan unveiled the book "Artificial Intelligence and National Security" at Pune's Defence Literature Festival. This significant announcement blends India's rich cultural heritage with contemporary national security strategies, emphasizing the fusion of tradition and innovation.

The world record for the most time spent in space was broken by Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, surpassing the previous record held by Gennady Padalka. The Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko spent more than 878 days and 12 hours in space, surpassing fellow Russian Gennady Padalka, who set the previous record of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds in 2015.

"KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on Earth" is authored by Romesh Bhattacharji, an experienced trekker, providing detailed insights into the topography and geography of Kashmir before the onset of militancy.

Jay Shah, the Secretary of BCCI, secured a historic third term as the President of the Asian Cricket Council, reflecting his achievements and dynamic leadership during the ACC Annual General Meeting in Bali.