Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Ladakh
Explanation:
The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory at Hanle in Ladakh on October 4, 2024.Situated at an altitude of approximately 4,300 meters, MACE is recognized as Asia's largest and the world's highest imaging Cherenkov telescope.
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Inaugurated on October 4, 2024, by Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of DAE.
The telescope was indigenously built by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) with support from Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) and other Indian industry partners.
MACE aims to observe high-energy gamma rays, contributing to the study of phenomena such as supernovae, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts.
The observatory enhances India's position in cosmic-ray research and supports international collaborations in multimessenger astronomy.
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