24 June 2014 Current Affairs
Gujarat CM Announced 33% Quota For Women In Police Force
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on 24 June announced 33 per cent reservation for women in the police force. The decision will be implemented in all cadres. The decision was taken to empower women of the state and uplift them in the society. The decision can be treated as a part of the state government 100-day agenda that was released earlier.
Japan Unveils ‘World’s First’ Android Newscaster
World’s first Android Newscasters was unveiled in Japan on 24 June. The Android was unveiled at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo at an exhibition called Android: What is a Human.The two androids, Kodomoroid (Kodomo meaning child) and Otonaroid (otona meaning adult) take the form of a girl and a woman respectively.The two androids can interact with humans, read the news and read Tweets in several different voices. Although, their silicon skin and limited facial movement makes them appear somewhat strange.