Current Affairs - Persons

Ruchira Kamboj, the first female Indian Ambassador to the United Nations, retired after an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades. She served in various diplomatic roles, including as Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Paris, and High Commissioner of India to South Africa, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Indian diplomacy.

Bruhat Soma, a 12-year-old Indian-American seventh-grader from Florida, emerged victorious at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee. In a remarkable display of spelling prowess, Bruhat correctly spelt 29 words in the tiebreaker round, securing the championship. This win marks Bruhat's triumph after participating in the competition for the third time, showcasing his perseverance and dedication to spelling excellence.

Ankur Gupta, an assistant chemical and biological engineering professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has unveiled a groundbreaking technology that can charge an electric vehicle (EV) in just 10 minutes and a laptop or phone in just a minute. His research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal, represents a significant advancement in charging technology, promising faster and more efficient charging solutions for various electronic devices.

Satyadeep Gupta, an Indian mountaineer, achieved the historic double dual ascent by becoming the first person to scale Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse twice in a single season. His remarkable feat was accomplished in an astonishing 11 hours and 15 minutes, setting new records and pushing the boundaries of mountaineering.

Dipa Karmakar made history by securing the gold medal in the women’s vault individual final at the Asian Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2024, becoming the first-ever Indian to achieve this feat in any Asian Championships. This remarkable accomplishment adds to her previous achievements, including being the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Summer Olympics in 2016.