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LIGO-India: Next frontier for India after Chandrayaan and Aditya

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology   Source: IE  Context: LIGO-India, part of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, is set to become a prominent astronomical observatory in the world, aiming to detect and study gravitational waves, offering a new way to observe the universe.   What are Gravitational Waves? Gravitational waves are ripples in …

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  Source: TH  Context: LIGO-India, a new gravitational-wave observatory, is set to put India on the research map and contribute to our understanding of the Universe. Currently, there are two LIGO setups in the US, and a third one will be built in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India. The facility’s construction is expected to …

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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH  Context: Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a project to build an advanced gravitational-wave detector in the Hingoli district in Maharashtra. The facility’s construction is expected to be completed by 2030.   What are Gravitational Waves?  Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space and time that travel at the speed …

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