UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The MACE telescope, the world’s highest imaging Cherenkov telescope, was inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, on October 4 to study cosmic gamma rays and advance high-energy astrophysics research. About Gamma Rays: Definition: Gamma rays are the shortest wavelength and highest energy form of electromagnetic radiation. Sources: Produced by pulsars, supernovae, black holes, gamma-ray …
Source: DTE Context: A recent study revealed that scientists have identified a striking link between earthquakes and changes in the intensity of cosmic radiation measured on Earth’s surface. What is Cosmic Radiation? Cosmic radiation refers to high-energy particles, mainly protons and atomic nuclei, that originate from outer space and travel through the universe. …
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