South Korea plans a Mars landing by 2045, investing 100 trillion won ($72.6 billion) in space exploration.
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced this at the launch of the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), which aims to boost South Korea into the top five space powers.
KASA will support the aerospace industry, with the first lunar lander planned for 2032.
South Korea also plans at least three more space launches by 2027.
3. Recently Earth CARE mission was launched, this mission is a joint mission of which two space organizations? – ESA & JAXA
Recently, Earth CARE Mission, an earth science mission of Europe and Japan was successfully launched.
Earth CARE mission is a joint mission between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Objective- The objective of this mission is to provide a complete description of the reactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation.
Science & Technology
4. Recently, researchers of which institute have developed a novel and safer method to mass produce recombinant proteins? – Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a safer process for producing recombinant proteins (RPs), which are proteins modified by recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology.
Traditionally, RPs like insulin and monoclonal antibodies are produced using organisms such as yeast Pichia pastoris, which uses hazardous methanol.
The new method employs mono-sodium glutamate (MSG) as a safer alternative.
E. coli is also used for RP production due to its efficient growth and high yield.
5. World’s first wooden satellite ‘Lignosat’ has been built by which country? – Japan
Emmanuelle Soubeyran has been appointed Director-General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Emmanuelle Soubeyran has been appointed to replace former Director General Monique Eloit.
Exercises & Operations
8. What is the primary aim of the Red Flag 24 exercise, recently held in Alaska? – To integrate aircrew in a multinational environment through advanced aerial combat training
Observed annually on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day 2024 focuses on “Protecting Children From Tobacco Industry Interference.”
The theme aims to safeguard young people from the harmful effects of tobacco and calls on the industry to cease targeting the youth with detrimental products.
10. When is World Milk Day observed every year? – 1 June
State Current Affairs
11. In which state is the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial located? – Tamil Nadu
