In 2024, the world is poised to witness a series of remarkable events that will shape the future of space exploration, sports, medicine, and technology.
Medicine to eradicate malnutrition
A groundbreaking solution called Katir is set to combat malnutrition, with the Bill Gates Foundation conducting the Stem-3 trial for this medicine. The World Health Organization is expected to approve the use of this probiotic in 2024, benefiting less developed countries the most. Currently, there are 19.4 crore severely malnourished children under the age of 5 worldwide, with India accounting for approximately 43 lakh of these cases.
Return to the moon
After 52 years, humans will once again set foot on the moon. In 2024, NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts to orbit the moon and return to Earth. Commanded by Reed Cheeseman, this mission will also mark the first lunar walk by Victor Glover, while Kristiala Kove will become the first woman to explore the lunar surface.
Olympics in Paris after a century
Paris is set to host the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, 2024, marking the return of the event to the city after a gap of 100 years. The games will feature 306 events across 32 sports, with the inclusion of breakdancing as a new addition to the Olympic program.
Construction of the largest spacecraft
The Clipper mission will see the construction of the largest spacecraft ever built, measuring approximately 30 meters in length and weighing 3241 kg without fuel. Equipped with solar arrays for power backup, this spacecraft will be deployed for the exploration of Jupiter, which is five times farther from the Sun than Earth.
Launch of Exa-Scale Supercomputer
In 2024, Europe's first Exa-scale supercomputer will be installed at the National Research Institute in Jülich, Germany. Capable of performing at least 10 to the power of 18 (1 exaflop) calculations per second, this supercomputer will significantly enhance AI-based treatments and facilitate the creation of digital twin models for medical research and disease treatment.