Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2025

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INS Sarvekshak of the Indian Navy completed the final phase of a hydrographic survey in Mauritius, covering 25,000 square nautical miles. Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located east of Madagascar. It has an area of 2,040 sq. km, with the capital being Port Louis. The country includes the main island and outlying islands like Ambre, Est, and Cerfs. Formed by volcanic activity 8 million years ago, it has Mount Piton as its highest peak (828 m). The chief water source is Lake Vacoas, and the climate is maritime subtropical.

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Around 59 people in Pune have been affected by Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder. GBS occurs when the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, affecting muscle movement, pain, temperature, and touch sensations. It is also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) and usually affects people aged 30-50. The exact cause is unclear but often follows infections, vaccinations, or major surgery. Symptoms include fever, weakness, and potential paralysis, with severity varying widely. There is no cure, but intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment helps suppress the immune system’s attack on the nerves.

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) observes January 24 as International Day of Education to highlight education’s role in peace and development. It was declared on December 3, 2018, through resolution 73/25, co-written by Nigeria and 58 other countries. The 2024 theme is “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation,” focusing on education’s role in adapting to AI and technology. The day emphasizes education’s power in promoting peace, achieving global goals like SDG 4, and fostering global collaboration. UNESCO leads the celebration to advocate for accessible, high-quality education worldwide.

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The U.S. military has relocated Typhon missile launchers within the Philippines to improve mobility and survivability amid tensions with China and Russia. Typhon, or the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a mobile, surface-to-surface missile system developed by Lockheed Martin, United States. It features a modular design and can fire multiple missile types, including the SM-6 (500 km range) and Tomahawk cruise missiles (2,500 km range). The SM-6 strikes air and surface targets, while the Tomahawk is effective for land-attack and anti-ship missions. A full Typhon system includes four launchers, a command post, and support vehicles on trailers.

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Researchers from North America and Kenya conducted a genetic survey of cyanobacteria in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, located in East Africa and bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. It is also known as Victoria Nyanza (Kenya), Nalubaale (Uganda), and Ukerewe (Tanzania). The lake is the source of the White Nile, which merges with the Blue Nile in Sudan to form the Nile River. It supports the largest freshwater fishery globally, producing 1 million tons of fish annually and sustaining 4 million livelihoods.