Science & Technology Current Affairs 2024 September

1. Who recently became the second-richest person in the world, surpassing Jeff Bezos?

Larry Ellison, Chairman of Oracle.

2. What significant factor contributed to Larry Ellison surpassing Jeff Bezos as the second-richest person in the world?

A 20% surge in Oracle’s stock due to the company’s role in the artificial intelligence boom.

3. Project Strawberry is an initiative by which organization?

Project Strawberry is a secret initiative developed by OpenAI.

4. ‘Project Strawberry’ is related to which field ?

Project Strawberry, launched by OpenAI, is focused on advancing AI models for complex reasoning in science, coding, and mathematics.

5. Which organization has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to develop India’s first Zika virus vaccine?

Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL).

6. Which space agency has approved the launch of the Europa Clipper mission scheduled for October 10, 2024?

NASA.

7. In March 2025, why will Saturn’s rings appear to “disappear” when viewed from Earth?

The appearance is due to an optical illusion caused by Saturn’s tilt and orbit, making the rings appear as a thin edge and reflect very little light.

8. How often does Saturn’s tilt and orbit cause its rings to appear as a thin edge from Earth, making them look invisible?

This happens approximately every 13 to 15 years.This ring “disappearance” last happened in 2009.

9. What is Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’ that will orbit for the next two months?

An asteroid named 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25 before escaping Earth’s gravity.

10. What is the name of India’s upcoming space station?

India’s upcoming space station is called the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), being developed by ISRO.

11. By which year does ISRO aim to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station?

ISRO aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, with the first module expected to be launched by December 2029.

12. Which other countries have independent space stations?

The United States, Russia, and China have their own independent space stations.

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