Notes and Study material for Exams
SDO is a NASA mission launched on February 11, 2010 which will observe the sun for over five years. The observatory is a part of the living with a star program. SDO’s goal is to understand the sun’s influence on earth and near-earth space by studying the solar Atmosphere on small scales of space and … Read more
The Solar System consists of the Sun and its eight main planets, their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteors and other dwarf planets. The Sun is at the one of the two “centers” of The Solar System and the planets revolving around it in elliptical orbits. The sun is in the centre of the solar system. It … Read more
Harnessing the Sun: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy The sun, a celestial powerhouse, has been a source of life and energy for billions of years. Now, humanity is increasingly turning to this inexhaustible resource to power our homes, businesses, and industries. Solar energy, the conversion of sunlight into electricity or heat, is rapidly gaining … Read more
Sources of Energy: Conventional and Nonconventional Sources – Energy is one of the most important component of economic Biomass. These substances can be burnt to produce heat energy which can be used in the generation of electricity. Thus, the energy produced from the biomass is known as biomass energy. There are three forms of biomass: … Read more
The Ikshvaku Dynasty (c. 225-340 A.D) was a feudatory tribe under the patronage of the great Satavahana Empire that ruled the Andhra region, delta of the Krishna and Godavari rivers on the east coast, situating their capital at Dharanikota (present day Amravati). Their downfall around the 3 rd century C.E due to the … Read more
Potential of solar energy in India India is one of the most promising countries for solar energy development. The country has a huge solar potential, with an estimated 5,000 trillion kWh of solar energy available per year. This is more than enough to meet the country’s current energy needs. In recent years, India has made … Read more
The Albedo of Earth: A Reflection on Our Planet’s Energy Balance The Earth, a vibrant and dynamic planet, is constantly bathed in energy from the sun. This solar radiation, the lifeblood of our planet, drives weather patterns, fuels ecosystems, and sustains life. However, not all of this incoming energy is absorbed. A significant portion is … Read more
The International Solar Alliance: A Beacon of Hope for a Sustainable Future The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a global initiative launched in 2015, aims to harness the power of the sun to address the world’s energy needs and combat climate change. This ambitious alliance, spearheaded by India and France, brings together over 120 countries, primarily … Read more
Energy Management includes planning and operation of energy production and energy consumption units. Objectives are resource conservation, Climate protection and cost Savings, while the users have permanent access to the energy they need.The main objectives of energy management are resource conservation, climate protection and cost savings. The central task of energy management is to reduce costs for the provision of energy in … Read more
The Planetesimal Hypothesis: A Stellar Collision’s Legacy The birth of our solar system, a swirling tapestry of planets, moons, and asteroids, has captivated humanity for centuries. While ancient myths and legends offered fantastical explanations, the scientific quest for understanding this cosmic creation story began in earnest with the advent of modern astronomy. Among the early … Read more