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.
Environment
5. Recently, which airport has made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade? – Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
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.
Sports
6. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched which initiative to encourage athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games? – ‘#LetsMoveIndia,’
The International Olympic Committee (#IOC) has announced the launch of the ‘#LetsMoveIndia, initiative to encourage athletes to participate in the Paris Olympic Games.
Objective – To promote the #LetsMoveIndia, initiative through social media among people across the country.
In this initiative, on the occasion of Olympic Day on June 23, regional schools can participate in this campaign and encourage the favorite sportsperson.
Short News
Awards & Honours
7. Which Indian film has won the La Sinefe award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival? – ”Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know ”
Film and Television Institute of India, Pune students’ film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” has won the La Cinefe award at the 77th
Cannes Film Festival.
“Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” is directed by FTTI student Chidanand Naik.
Organisations & Institutes
8. Project Vijayak is related to which organization? – BRO
Project Vijayak of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in Kargil, Ladakh has constructed the road using indigenous rejuvenation road construction technology.
Important Days & Weeks
9. Recently, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has proclaimed which day as the International Day of the Markhor? – 24 May
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.
10. Which day is observed as ‘World Preeclampsia Day’ annually? – 22 May
