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Good morning. Today is October 2nd, Monday. It’s International Day of Non-Violence to celebrate birthday of Mahatma Gandhi (b. 1869), leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world.

If it's your birthday today, you also share your special day with Richards III (1452) - King of England from 1483 to 1485, Lal bahadur Shastri (1904) - 2nd Prime Minister of India.

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Today in History

2nd Oct, 1925: John Logie Baird demonstrated the first television set.

Baird successfully transmitted the first television picture with a greyscale image: the head of a ventriloquist's dummy nicknamed "Stooky Bill" in a 32-line vertically scanned image, at five pictures per second.

The Rest is History.

Social, Political.

9 years of Swachh Bharat Mission - Survey Exposes Dismal State of Public Toilets

A recent survey by social media platform LocalCircles highlights widespread dissatisfaction with the state of public toilets in India, impeding the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

The survey, conducted across 340 districts with over 39,000 respondents, reveals that around 58% of Indians believe public toilets constructed under the mission are in bad condition, discouraging their use. Shockingly, over one-fourth of respondents refrained from using these facilities, and only 18% found them usable. Additionally, a mere 3% considered free public toilets usable.

This revelation underscores the urgent need for improved public toilet maintenance over building new ones, according to Sachin Taparia, founder of LocalCircles. As India marks nine years of the Swachh Bharat Mission, these findings should prompt a reevaluation of policies and a renewed focus on enhancing public toilet conditions.

OD (Open Defecation) - A persistent social problem in India, due to human behaviour and poor public facilities

Clean India is Green India. ODF India is a Happy India

^{*ODF - Open Defecation Free}

Science, Tech and Environment

1. The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2023 for COVID-19 vaccine work

Katalin Karikó (Hungary) and Drew Weissman (USA) were awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine "for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against Covid-19."

The two University of Pennsylvania scientists will share the 11 million-krona ($1 million) award, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm said.

Nobel prizes, first awarded in 1901, were created by Alfred Nobel, and are awarded for achievements in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace.

2. South African Community Rescues Endangered Seahorses and Shellfish After Devastating Storm

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

In the aftermath of a record-breaking storm in South Africa's Western Cape, a heartwarming story unfolded as large numbers of endangered seahorses, rare abalone, and other shellfish washed ashore due to flooding. Among them were critically endangered Knysna seahorses, found in only three estuaries globally.

Local volunteers, under Cape Nature's guidance, launched a remarkable rescue mission, collecting and rehabilitating these vulnerable marine creatures.

Approximately 1,000 seahorses were saved, with around 670 successfully returned to the ocean. This heartening community response showcased the resilience and compassion of the South African people, even in the face of a devastating storm. As floodwaters from the storm continue to reach the sea, the possibility of more unusual beachings of marine life remains.

This story highlights the power of collective action in protecting our marine ecosystems.

Web3 & stuff

> Chainlink Unveils ‘Data Streams’ to Reduce Latency, Expands Decentralized Computing.

The company launched Chainlink DataStreams and announced new decentralized computing capabilities. Chainlink Data Streams has now entered early access on Arbitrum.

The products are designed to increase efficiency for users and reduce cost.

> Co-Founder of Bankrupt Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC Arrested in Singapore

Su Zhu, the co-founder of the collapsed hedge firm Three Arrows Capital (3AC), was arrested in Singapore while trying to get out of the country, according to joint liquidators Teneo.

Zhu will serve four months in prison while liquidators try to recover assets owed to creditors from the firm's $10 billion implosion in 2022 following Terra's failure.

> ⁠Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID

Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology.

Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.

> Microsoft Forms Nuclear Power Team to Boost AI, Reduce Energy Consumption

Microsoft is assembling a specialized team to bolster its (AI) endeavors while focusing on small modular reactors and microreactors.

Microsoft aims to optimize AI models and reduce energy consumption.

The move aligns with growing concerns about the energy-intensive nature of AI, which, as per a 2019 MIT Technology Review study, can emit carbon equivalent to five cars in their lifetimes.

Sports

Asian Games

India continue to hold onto the 4th spot in the Medal Tally with 60 Medal
13 🥇 | 24 🥈 | 23 🥉 

Parul Chaudhary clinched the 🥈 in women's 3000m steeplechase while Priti Lamba won bronze.

Ancy Sojan Edappilly won 🥈 in women's long jump while India also finished second on the podium in mixed relay.

Earlier, Sutirtha Mukherjee / Ayhika Mukherjee won the country's third-ever medal in table tennis at the Asian Games by clinching 🥉 in women's doubles.

India also got 2 🥉 medals in skating.
The 1st was won by the women's team in speed skating 3000m relay while the 2nd was won by the men's team in speed skating 3000m relay.

Indian men's hockey team entered the semi-final following a 12-0 win over Bangladesh.

100 medals is a possiblility, Highest medal tally for India so far is 70 in Asian Games 2018 Jakarta & Palembang

Cricket World Cup 2023 - 3 days to go

India is set to host the 13th edition of the ICC's Men's Cricket World Cup from October 5 to November 19, 2023.

The ICC World Cup 2023 will kickstart from Oct 5 with defending champions England facing NewZealand in the inaugural match.

However, Indian cricket fans will have to wait until October 8, 2023, for India’s first match, where they will face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Rapid Recaps

> Bengaluru has banned carpooling within the city limits. According to the new rules, carpooling can attract fines up to ₹10,000.

> World's highest rail bridge, The Chenab bridge is being developed as a tourist spot to increase footfalls in Jammu & Kashmir, India.

> Indian whiskey, the 'Indri' is awarded as the best whisky in the world at the 2023 Whiskies of the World Awards.

> India's indigenous NavIC system will be supported by ‘Made in India’ chipsets for the first time.
NavIC: Simply put, Indian version of GPS
Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system that provides accurate real-time positioning and timing services. It covers India and a region extending 1,500 km around it, with plans for further extension.

> A food delivery robot's footage led to a criminal conviction in LA - Serve Robotics handed footage over to the LAPD after two people attempted to steal one of its bots

> Researchers find a cause of Parkinson’s disease, Mitochondrial DNA damage triggers spread of Parkinson’s disease-like pathology.

> A Ukrainian sniper called the Ghost of Bakhmut says he's personally killed 113 Russians. The commander of an elite Ukrainian unit that has amassed 558 kills says psychological resilience and patriotism are key to being a good sniper.

> Apple Inc. said that recent claims of new iPhones getting too hot to the touch are due to new iOS 17 software and app-related bugs and that fixes are coming soon.

Fact Shot

Tickle Torture: Tickling was used as a form of torture in ancient Rome. A victim's feet would be covered in saltwater, then a goat would start licking them until it became painful.

Money Matters

How to succeed in investing?

Daily Word Delight

✍️ Word: Obsequious
📚 Definition: Too eager to obey or serve
🗣️ Pronunciation: Obsekuious

Puzzle Riddle Fiddle

The boy paid $11 for a bottle with a cork. A bottle costs $10 more than a cork. How much does a cork cost?

^{*you can find the answer in tomorrow’s edition}

Yesterday’s answer: 60×7÷6+50=120, Sequence is ‘X ÷ +’

Prompt Monday

3 ChatGPT Prompts to Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Success. 🚀

1. Idea Generation & Validation

Prompt: "Detail methods for generating and validating business ideas, focusing on identifying market needs, customer pain points, and potential competition in [specific industry, e.g., 'Fintech']."

2. Building a Business Model

Prompt: "Construct a robust business model for a startup in [specific sector, e.g., 'Artificial Intelligence'], ensuring it is scalable, profitable, and addresses market demands."

3. Finding Your Niche

Prompt: "Outline strategies for identifying and dominating a niche market, particularly in [specific field, e.g., 'Vegan Beauty Products'], leveraging uniqueness and customer needs."

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