Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space. Q5. What are solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)? Explain how they can cause radio blackouts on Earth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question With ISRO issuing warnings on strong radio blackout risks during intense solar storms, space weather has become a …
Source: TH Context: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) observed a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) onboard Aditya-L1. About Aditya-L1 Mission: Launched in: September 2, 2023. Developed by: ISRO, with contributions from Indian academic institutions. Mission Type: India’s first solar observation mission positioned at Lagrange Point …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LiveScience Context: Stunning aurora displays illuminated the night sky during the strongest G-5 level geomagnetic storm in 21 years, producing green and blue hues across the Northern Hemisphere. What are Geomagnetic storms? They occur when events like solar flares emit higher-than-normal levels of radiation toward Earth, interacting with …
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