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GIANT METREWAVE RADIO TELESCOPE (GMRT)

30th June, 2023

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Context

  • An international team of astronomers has published the results from monitoring pulsars, called ‘nature’s best clocks’, by using six of the world’s most sensitive radio telescopes, including India’s largest telescope - the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (u-GMRT).

ALL ABOUT GMRT: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/gmrt-20

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements:

1.The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) is one of the largest and most sensitive low-frequency radio observatories in the world.

2.It is located in Ladakh.            

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None of the above.

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

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