Alakananda Galaxy

Why in the news? Researchers of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune discovered the Alakananda Galaxy. Alakananda Galaxy What is it?: It is a spiral galaxy, located about 12 billion light-years away Features: Two … Continue reading →

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Stubble Burning

Why in the news? According to a study by ISRO the incidence of stubble burning in the Punjab region declined. Stubble Burning What is it?: Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover … Continue reading →

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