Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 25, 2024

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The United Nations General Assembly designated May 24 as the International Day of the Markhor, following a resolution sponsored by Pakistan and eight other countries. This day aims to raise awareness and promote the conservation of the Markhor, an iconic and ecologically significant species native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia.

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Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the first in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade from the Confederation of Indian Industry. The airport diverted 99.50% of waste from landfills, including 100% of plastic and municipal solid waste. This success was achieved through a robust value chain and the 5R principles: Reduce, Reuse, Reprocess, Recycle, and Recover, demonstrating exceptional waste management practices.

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Next month, on June 3, six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will align in the sky. This alignment, an optical illusion of perspective, will be visible from Earth. Mars and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, though dimly, while Uranus and Neptune will require telescopes or binoculars. Mercury and Jupiter will be hard to see due to their proximity to the Sun. Planetary alignment refers to the illusion of planets forming a line in space when viewed from a specific vantage point, rather than being perfectly aligned. This optical phenomenon offers a unique celestial spectacle, highlighting the dynamic interactions within our solar system.

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World Preeclampsia Day, on May 22nd, raises awareness of the life-threatening pregnancy complication. Preeclampsia, occurring after the 20th week of pregnancy or postpartum, involves dangerously high blood pressure and organ issues. It stems from placental health problems. Symptoms include hypertension, protein in urine, and swelling. It poses risks to both mother and fetus, possibly leading to preterm birth or death. Treatment involves delivery, with symptoms persisting afterward.

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France recently achieved a milestone in defense with successful testing of ASMPA supersonic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. ASMP/ASMP-A is a land-attack supersonic cruise missile, vital to France’s nuclear deterrence. ASMP-A, operational since 2009, has a range of 500 km and a 300 kt thermonuclear warhead. ASMPA-R, a renovated version, aims to enhance range and warhead capability. The missile features a solid-propellant engine and inertial guidance system.