Notesthe eu recently reached a milestone in defense with the successful testing of the asmpa supersonic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead asmpasmp-a is a land-attack supersonic cruise missile essential for france’s nuclear deterrence

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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

” Notes: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.”

” Notes: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.”

” Notes:over 50 billion ballpoint pens are trashed yearly, with 95% made of plastic. saurabh h. mehta from new delhi created the world’s first 100% biodegradable pen. he founded bioq, focusing on eco-friendly stationery, and launched note (no offence to earth) to eliminate plastic in pens. the note pen features a recycled paper refill, non-toxic ink, and a removable metal tip, exploring materials like paper tubes, bamboo, and metal for its exterior.”

” Notes: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.”

” Notes:world thyroid day, annually on may 25th, raises awareness about the thyroid gland and related conditions. the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland near the neck’s base, regulates vital functions by releasing thyroid hormones (t4 and t3). these hormones influence metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and protein production. thyroid disorders, common in women but affecting all ages and genders, include hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), impacting hormone production.”

” Notes:the tamil nadu forest department has initiated a three-day elephant census at sathyamangalam tiger reserve, located at the junction of eastern and western ghats in the nilgiri biosphere reserve. it spans 1,411.6 sq km, declared a tiger reserve in 2013, fostering a continuous habitat for tigers and other wildlife. the reserve boasts the world’s largest tiger population, over 280 tigers, and is home to indigenous tribes like the irula and kurumba.”

” Notes:during the annual waterhole survey in the national desert park, jaisalmer, rajasthan, 64 great indian bustards were spotted, up from 42 in 2022. no census was conducted in 2023 due to rains. the great indian bustard, rajasthan’s state bird, is critically endangered and lives in dry grasslands. the 2024 census involved 84 officers and 42 waterhole points, conducted on vaishakh purnima. some areas were excluded due to safety concerns.”