Current Affairs - May 25, 2024 Current Affairs

Maldives is set to launch India's RuPay service, which is an Indian domestic card payment network introduced by NPCI in 2012. The introduction of RuPay aims to reduce reliance on international card schemes like Visa and MasterCard, enhance financial inclusion with affordable card services, and support India's Digital India initiative.

L&T Technology Services launched a Simulation Centre of Excellence for Airbus in Bengaluru, equipped with advanced technology to support Airbus's aircraft structural simulation activities across its European business units. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in aerospace engineering, showcasing Bengaluru's significance as a hub for technological innovation and engineering support in the aviation sector.

Fluoroantimonic acid, with the chemical formula HSbF6, holds the title of the strongest acid in the world. It is produced by combining hydrogen fluoride (HF) with antimony pentafluoride (SbF5) and exhibits unparalleled acidity, making it crucial in various scientific and industrial applications.

Delhi leads the Indian cities in the latest Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index, securing the 350th position globally. While Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Chennai also make appearances in the index, Delhi holds the top position among them, indicating its economic, social, and environmental standings in comparison to other Indian cities.

Cyclone Remal is forecasted to originate from the Bay of Bengal, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm before reaching the Bangladesh and West Bengal coasts. This low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into Cyclone Remal, posing potential threats to coastal regions with heavy rainfall and strong winds.

DD Kisan, on its 9th anniversary on May 26, 2024, introduced Krish and Bhoomi, the first AI anchors in India's government broadcasting history. This technological advancement aims to better serve the nation's agricultural community by providing round-the-clock broadcasting in multiple languages and ensuring the dissemination of vital information to farmers.

France marked a significant milestone in its defence capabilities by successfully testing the updated ASMPA supersonic missile. This missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, is a central component of France's nuclear deterrent force, showcasing the country's advancements in military technology.

Scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru University, led by Shailja Singh and Anand Ranganathan, identified the Prohibitin protein (PfPHB2) as a novel vaccine target for malaria. Their research, published in iScience, highlights the protein's interaction with the human red blood cell protein Hsp70A1A, crucial for parasite infection. This discovery opens avenues for developing effective malaria vaccines and combating drug resistance associated with the disease.

The Explosive Act was enacted in 1884 by the British colonial government in India to regulate the manufacture, storage, possession, use, sale, import, and export of explosives, aiming to establish safety standards and prevent accidents.

World Football Day is celebrated on May 25, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/281. This date marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament involving teams from all regions, held during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris in 1924.