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Quantum Tunnelling (QT)

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? The rate at which the rare but crucial quantum phenomenon known as tunneling occurs has been measured experimentally for the first time, and found to match theoretical calculations. What is Quant...

MAR 4

SARAS Telescope

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru have determined properties of radio luminous galaxies formed just 200 million years after the Big Bang, a period known as the Cosmic Dawn. This was done using SARA...

NOV 29

Large Hadron Collider

Mains > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

IN NEWS: The Large Hadron Collider was successfully reignited for the third time in July 5, 2022 with greater collision energy. Since then, it has discovered three exotic particles, according to the European Orga...

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For prelims, questions on various concepts like dark matter, anti-matter, basic information about LHC experiment and CERN, India’s association with CERN, new particles discovered at CERN can be asked.
For mains, recent outcomes from LHC experiment and its significance can be asked.

JUL 7

Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Following a three-year break of scheduled maintenance, upgrades and pandemic delays, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is preparing to power up for its third, and most powerful yet, experimental period. ...

APR 22

PACER scheme

Preliminary > Science and Technology > National initiatives and institutions > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? The Polar Science and Cryosphere (PACER) scheme has been approved for continuation during 2021-2026. About PACER scheme: The PACER scheme is implemented through National Centre for Polar and...

MAR 22

Neutrinos

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Recently, a team of physicists working in CERN’s Large Hadron Collider announced the facility’s first detection of neutrinos. What are neutrinos? Neutrinos are fundamental partic...

DEC 6

ACROSS scheme

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme ‘Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)’ from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Fin...

NOV 25

Indian Antarctic stations

Preliminary > Science and Technology > National initiatives and institutions > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at Maitri - Indian Antarctic station. About Indian Antarcti...

NOV 16

Baikal-GVD (Gigaton Volume Detector)

Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Russian scientists recently launched one of the world’s biggest underwater neutrino telescopes called the Baikal-GVD (Gigaton Volume Detector). About the Telescope: It is located in th...

APR 20

National Research foundation

Preliminary > Social Justice > Education > Research & Advanced studies

Why in news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked ?50,000 crore over five years for the creation of a National Research Foundation (NRF). About National Research foundation: It is an umbrella bo...

FEB 2