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Why Jupiter’s Moon Io is the Most Volcanic Place in the Solar System?
Recent discoveries have brought to light the extraordinary volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io. NASA’s Juno mission has provided new insights, confirming Io as the most volcanically active body in our solar system, published in Nature, addresses a long-standing mystery ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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ESA’s EnVision Mission to Study Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially confirmed the EnVision mission to explore Venus, which aims to deepen our understanding of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. Scheduled to launch in 2031, EnVision will utilize advanced radar technology to penetrate Venus’s harsh ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sora: OpenAI Launches AI Video Generation Tool
OpenAI has introduced Sora, a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms written commands into videos, marking advancement in text-to-video technology, allowing users to create imaginative content effortlessly. However, OpenAI is prioritizing safety and ethical considerations in its deployment. Features of Sora ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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NASA Studies New X-ray Binary System
NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has recently investigated the X-ray binary system Swift J1727.8-1613, also known as Swift J1727. This system consists of two stars in orbit, one collapsed into a black hole after exhausting its nuclear fuel. Formation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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Elon Musk Reaches Historic $400 Billion Net Worth
Elon Musk is the first person to achieve a net worth of $400 billion, a milestone driven by financial moves and political developments. Musk sold shares of SpaceX, which greatly increased his wealth, and the recent U.S. election results also ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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India to Launch ‘Bharat Antariksha Station’ by 2035
The announcement of the ‘Bharat Antariksha Station’ marks a milestone, and is expected to be operational by 2035. An Indian astronaut is also anticipated to land on the moon by 2040, which reflects India’s growing capabilities in space technology. Bharat ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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Google Unveils ‘GenCast’ for Weather Forecasting
Google’s DeepMind team recently launched GenCast, a new AI model that excels in weather prediction and has surpassed the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). GenCast provides faster and more accurate forecasts, extending up to 15 days ahead. GenCast ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
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TRAI Clarifies Definitions of International and Domestic SMS Traffic
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently clarified the definitions of international and domestic SMS traffic, which follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in August 2022. TRAI aimed to provide clear guidelines to improve regulatory ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs