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Why in the news? A rare planet parade featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars formed a stunning arc in the night sky, offering a spectacular celestial event and an opportunity for sky enthusiasts to witness a unique astronomical alignment. What is the Planet Parade? A rare celestial phenomenon occurred as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history by coming within 6.1 million km of the Sun, enduring extreme temperatures and gathering unprecedented data to address mysteries about the Sun’s corona and solar winds. Milestone Achievement: On December 24, 2024, the Parker Solar Probe came within 6.1 million km of the Sun, the …
Read MoreRelevance: GS – 3 : Science and Technology – developments Why in the News? Researchers have introduced a new method to study black holes based on their effects on the light flowing around them. The study was published on November 7 in Astrophysical Journal Letters. The research was conducted by astrophysicists from the Institute for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China’s Chang’e-6 mission brought back lunar soil samples, revealing volcanic activity on the moon’s far side billions of years ago, providing crucial insights into its geological history. Key Findings from Research: Researchers analysed lunar soil brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft, the first to collect samples from the moon’s far side. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent MIT study reveals how water and Martian rocks interacted to reduce the atmosphere, providing clues about Mars’ environmental evolution and potential future resource utilisation. About Mars’ Historical Atmosphere: Mars, now a cold and barren desert, once had flowing water on its surface, indicating a thick atmosphere that prevented water …
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