Published on: April 1, 2024

Snippets : 1 APRIL 2024

Snippets : 1 APRIL 2024

  • Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden defeated Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek in the ATP Masters tennis tournament final in Miami, USA.
  • EVI, the world’s first conversational AI with emotional intelligence from Hume
  • Karnataka has witnessed 618 deaths in human-animal conflicts from 2010-11 to 2023-24, with elephants being the major cause, prompting a budget allocation of Rs 151 crore in 2024-25 for wildlife management, including Rs 60 crore for railway barricades. Wildlife habitats are disturbed, leading to animals leaving forests, necessitating habitat improvement measures.
  • The birth anniversary of Dr. Shivakumara Swamiji, known for his philanthropic activities and leadership at Sree Siddaganga Mutt, was celebrated. He provided free education, food, and shelter to thousands of children and promoted harmony among people of all backgrounds.
  • A METOC seminar named ‘Meghayan-24’ was conducted by SNOM and INMAC at the Southern Naval Command on World Meteorological Day, focusing on climate action. During the event, an indigenous mobile app called INDRA (Indian Naval Dynamic Resource for Weather Analysis) was launched to provide weather-related information and forecasts for efficient decision-making, especially in naval operations.