Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 06, 2025

Answer: B

Observed annually on May 6.

Aim : To  promote body positivity and challenges diet culture.

Key Facts:

• Origin: Initiated in 1992 by British feminist Mary Evans Young to promote body acceptance and raise awareness about the dangers of dieting.
• Symbol: Light blue ribbon.

Answer: C

World Asthma Day 2025 is observed on May 6 to raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care worldwide.

• Organized by: Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), established in 1993.
• 2025 Theme: “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”
• Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways.
• Symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.
• Focus of 2025: “Asthma Education Empowers”.

Answer: D

Current Context: Indian badminton players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were jointly awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2024 for their outstanding performance in men’s doubles badminton.

Key Facts:

• Awarded for: Spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years.
• Established: 1991–92 as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award; renamed in 2021.
• Award Components: Medallion, certificate, and a cash prize.
• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy:
  • Born on August 13, 2000, in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Set a Guinness World Record for the fastest badminton hit by a male player at 565 km/h in 2023 .
• Chirag Shetty:
  • Born on July 4, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • Partnered with Rankireddy to achieve world No. 1 ranking in men’s doubles on October 10, 2023 .
• Achievements:
  • Won gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
  • First Indian men’s doubles pair to achieve world No. 1 ranking.

Answer: B

Current Context: The Lakkundi temples in Karnataka are being proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list, recognizing their historical and architectural significance.

Key Facts:

• Location: Lakkundi, Gadag district, Karnataka.
• Historical Significance:
  • Known as “Lokki-Gundi” in ancient inscriptions.
  • Flourished under the Western Chalukyas, Kalachuris, Seunas (Yadavas), Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara rulers.
• Architectural Highlights:
  • Over 50 ancient temples and 101 stepped wells (Kalyanis).
  • Notable temples include Kasivisvesvara, Nannesvara, and Brahma Jinalaya.
  • Exhibits a blend of North and South Indian architectural styles .
• Preservation Efforts:
  • Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
  • State government has established the Lakkundi Heritage Area Protection Authority for conservation .

Answer: A

Current Context: The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) launched VoTAN to provide global support for victims and survivors of terrorism.

About Victims of Terrorism Associations Network (VoTAN):

• Background: Emerged from the “Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism,” co-chaired by Spain and Iraq, established six years ago to promote victim rights.
• Origin: Key outcome of the 2022 UN Global Congress on Victims of Terrorism.
• Purpose: Offers a safe space for victims to share experiences, foster resilience, and act as peacebuilders, educators, and advocates.
• Funding: Financially supported by the Government of Spain.
• Coordination: Managed by the UNOCT with global collaboration.

Answer: D

Current Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched Operation Hawk to crack down on international cybercrime networks involved in online child sexual exploitation.

About Operation Hawk:

• Objective: Targets individuals and syndicates involved in producing and sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
• Predecessors: Builds on Operation CARBON (2021) and Operation Megh Chakra (2022).
• Scope: Includes digital forensics, data analysis, and cross-border law enforcement cooperation.
• Reach: International in scale, supported by agencies like Interpol and Europol.

Answer: B

Current Context: Karnataka Government notified Hesaraghatta Grassland as a Conservation Reserve under Section 36A of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, in early 2025.

About Hesaraghatta Grassland Conservation Reserve:

• Location: Near Hesaraghatta Lake, Bengaluru; the last remaining grassland habitat in the region.
• Protection Status: Declared a Conservation Reserve, acting as a buffer zone under WPA 1972.
• Ecological Role: Supports biodiversity including leopards, Indian foxes, otters, and migratory birds.
• Hydrological Importance: Functions as a natural sponge for monsoon runoff and recharges groundwater.
• Governance: Managed by a state-appointed Conservation Reserve Management Committee.
• Coverage: Part of India’s 24% grassland biome; globally, grasslands span 20–40% of land area.

Answer: C

Current Context: The Ramman Festival, listed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, was celebrated in the villages of Saloor-Dungra, Uttarakhand.

About Ramman Festival:

• Location: Twin villages of Saloor-Dungra in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
• Timing: Celebrated annually in late April after the harvest.
• Deity Worshipped: Dedicated to Bhumiyal Devta, the village’s tutelary deity.
• Cultural Elements: Includes masked dances, epic recitations of Ramayana, and folk song performances.
• Unique Feature: Features Jagar singing, a ritual invocation of ancestral and local legends.
• UNESCO Listing: Inscribed in 2009 as a living expression of Himalayan religious and cultural traditions.

Answer: B

Current Context:The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mount Makalu,the fifth highest peak in the world, marking a historic achievement for India’s Central Armed Police Force (CAPF).

About:

• Height: 8,485 meters (27,838 feet) above sea level.
• Location: Situated in the Mahalangur range of the Nepal Himalayas, straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet (China).
• Proximity to Everest: 23 km southeast of Mount Everest.
• Distinctive Features:
  • Known for its perfect pyramid shape with four sharp ridges.
  • Makalu I and Makalu II are the notable subsidiary peaks located 3 km north-northwest of the main summit.
  • The mountain lies within Makalu Barun National Park, home to the Barun Valley.
• Climbing Difficulty: Considered one of the most challenging eight-thousanders due to steep pitches, knife-edged ridges, and technical rock climbing.
• First Ascent: Achieved on May 15, 1955, by a French team led by Jean Franco.
• ITBP Achievement: The ITBP team scaled the peak in April 2025, marking a milestone for CAPF.