Mains Answer Writing - 11 Nov, 2025

GS3

Science & Technology

10 marks

Discuss the significance of Aditya-L1’s recent observation of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) in advancing our understanding of solar activity and its impact on space weather.

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Tips for your answer

Begin with context: Briefly introduce Aditya-L1 and the purpose of studying CMEs — mention how solar activity affects Earth’s magnetosphere and satellites.
Explain scientific contribution: Highlight what the VELC’s observations revealed — continuous monitoring, estimation of CME density, energy, and temperature — and why this data is crucial for understanding solar dynamics.
Link to broader significance:Conclude with implications — improving space weather prediction, protecting communication systems and astronauts, and strengthening India’s space research capabilities.

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