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6-year-old Indian girl Takshavi sets world record for lowest limbo skating

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6-year-old Takshavi Vaghan from Ahmedabad, Gujarat made the world record for lowest limb skating.

An Overview of the News

• On April 18, 2024, the remarkable 6-year-old prodigy from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, displayed extraordinary agility, effortlessly crossing a distance of 25 meters with a minimum clearance of only 16 cm (6.29 inches) from the ground.

• Guinness World Records (GWR) confirmed Takshavi's record and shared a video of his achievement.

• The video shows Takshavi completing the limbo skating challenge with ease.

Previous record holder: Manasvi Vishal

• Before Takshvi, the record for lowest limbo skating of more than 25 meters was held by Manasvi Vishal of Pune, India.

• Manasvi achieved this feat by covering a distance of 25 meters at a height of 16.5 centimeters from the ground.

World's first 'Miss AI' beauty pageant launched by WAICAs

Tags: International News

World AI Creator Awards (WAICA) launches the inaugural Miss AI beauty pageant.

An Overview of the News

• The program evaluates contestants' aesthetic appeal, technical proficiency and online influence.

Competition Details:

• Open to AI creators around the world to showcase their models.

• Evaluated based on appearance, etiquette and social media engagement.

• Social clout is measured by fan engagement and audience growth rates.

Partnership with Fanview:

• Fanview, a platform hosting virtual models, is a partner.

• Co-founder Will Monanez aspires to make the WAICAs like the Oscars.

Award:

• The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize, Fanview promotion and PR support.

• Runners-up and third-place winners also receive prizes.

• The winners will be announced on May 10 with an online awards ceremony at the end of the month.

Judge Panel:

• It features AI-generated models Aitana Lopez and Emily Pellegrini.

• It also includes human experts such as entrepreneur Andrew Bloch and beauty pageant historian Sally-Ann Fawcett.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport wins 'Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2024' award

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Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) was awarded the 'Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2024' award by Skytrax.

An Overview of the News

• The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.

• RGIA topped all airports in the Indian and South Asian regions.

• The award is based on a comprehensive audit and evaluation that assesses various factors including service quality (attitude, friendliness, efficiency) of employees in front-line positions.

• The assessment includes customer-facing staff at help and information counters, immigration and security personnel as well as staff in stores and food and beverage outlets.

• Pradeep Panikkar, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, said Hyderabad Airport continuously raises customer service standards and is a pioneer in redefining the airport experience.

• The airport's commitment to excellence is demonstrated through innovative technologies, strong stakeholder engagement and dedication to creating memorable experiences for passengers, encapsulated in their promise to deliver 'Epic Everyday' moments.

About RGIA

• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves as the international airport for Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, India.

• Located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometers south of Hyderabad, it began operations on 23 March 2008.

• This airport was established in place of Begumpet Airport, which earlier served as the sole civil airport for Hyderabad.

Uttar Pradesh awarded with 13 new Geographical Indications

Tags: State News

The Geographical Indications Registry of the Government of India has awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to 13 new products originating from Uttar Pradesh (UP), including Banaras Tirangi Barfi and Banaras Metal Casting Craft.

An Overview of the News

• The cumulative number of GI products in Uttar Pradesh has reached 75, confirming its position as the state with the highest number of GI-tagged products in India.

• Whereas Tamil Nadu is in second place with a total of 58 GI-tagged products.

List of Recently Approved Geographical Indication Products in Uttar Pradesh:

Tricolor Barfi:

• The tricolor barfi, a sweet representing the national flag, served as a "sweet weapon" during the Quit India Movement.

• Made from cashews and pistachios, it symbolizes the tricolor of the Indian flag: saffron, white and green.

• Starting from Thatheri market in Varanasi, it started in Shri Ram Bhandar in 1942.

Banaras Metal Casting Craft:

• Essential for the manufacture of idols and utensils in Kashi, the Banaras Metal Casting Craft uses brass with a central copper band to manufacture the utensils.

Support by NABARD:

• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in Lucknow, UP supported GI tag for Banaras Tirangi Barfi, Banaras Metal Casting Craft, Lakhimpur Kheri Tharu Embroidery, Bareilly Furniture, Bareilly Zardozi Craft and Pilkhuwa Home Furnishing.

Dominion of Varanasi:

• Varanasi, boasting 32 products, is the region with the highest number of GI products within the same geographical area.

About Geographical Indications Registry:

• Part of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI).

• The headquarters is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

Government forms panel to promote scientific mining of critical minerals

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A seven-member panelhas been set up by the government under the leadership of NITI Aayog member Vijay Kumar Saraswat to promote scientific mining of critical minerals.

An Overview of the News

• The panel's primary goal is to propose legislative measures for the cost-effective and scientific extraction of critical minerals such as copper, gold, and diamond.

• These minerals are often found in deeply embedded deposits, requiring underground mining for extraction.

• Strategies will be devised by the panel to raise awareness among states about the implications of mining reforms.

• In 2023, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered approximately 5.9 million tonnes of lithium deposits in the Salal-Haimana area of Jammu & Kashmir, crucial for electric vehicle manufacturing.

About Critical Minerals

• Critical minerals are vital for both economic development and national security.

• India's government has identified a list of 30 critical minerals.

• These minerals include Antimony, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cobalt, Copper, Gallium, Germanium, Graphite, Hafnium, Indium, Lithium, Molybdenum, Niobium, Nickel, platinum group elements (PGE), Phosphorous, Potash, Rare Earth Elements (REE), Rhenium, Silicon, Strontium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Vanadium, Zirconium, Selenium, and Cadmium.