Chief Justices of Telangana and Kerala Appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court

• The President has appointed Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti as judges of the Supreme Court.
• These appointments were made following the recommendation of their names by the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

Majorana Zero Modes

• Microsoft researchers have made a notable advancement in the realm of quantum computing by successfully advancing the development of Majorana zero modes.
• These unique particles, which exhibit properties of being both particles and their own antiparticles, hold tremendous potential to revolutionize the field of quantum computing.
• This significant breakthrough has attracted considerable attention as it could greatly influence the creation of more resilient and high-performing quantum computers.

Telangana High Court Declared the Telangana Eunuchs Act Unconstitutional

• Telangana High Court has declared the Telangana Eunuchs Act unconstitutional.
• This Act, which had been enforced since 1919, was found to be discriminatory and a violation of the human rights of the transgender community.
• The court's verdict holds substantial consequences for the acknowledgment and safeguarding of transgender rights in Telangana.

Odisha State Cabinet Approved the Inclusion of the Kui Language in the 8^th Schedule

• The state cabinet granted approval to a proposal endorsing the recommendation of including the Kui language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India.
• The incorporation of Kui in the eighth schedule will play a crucial role in preserving, promoting, and propagating the language and culture associated with it.

Elon Musk Unveils xAI, an AI Startup to Rival OpenAI's ChatGPT

• Elon Musk has unveiled his long-awaited artificial intelligence startup called xAI.
• The primary goal of this company is to challenge the established supremacy of major technology corporations in the AI industry, specifically by creating an alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT.

SBI Has Appointed Abhijit Chakravorty as SBI Card’s CEO

• Abhijit Chakravorty, currently a Deputy Managing Director at SBI (State Bank of India), has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of SBI Cards & Payment Services (SBI Card), the largest credit card issuer in the country.
• The appointment will be effective from August 12, according to a filing made by SBI Card with the stock exchanges. Chakravorty will serve as MD & CEO for a period of two years.