IndIGO in limelight following detection of gravitational waves
Q. What does IndIGO stand for?- Published on 16 Feb 16a. Indian Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observations
b. International Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observations
c. Independent Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observations
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Indian Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observations
Ever since the detection of gravitational waves since their prediction in 1916 by Albert Einstein, IndIGO has been in news. This Indian Initiative in Gravitational Wave Observation has been set up for providing India the ability to excel in gravitational wave astronomy. This is one of the largest scientific projects of independent India. The waves were detected using the facilities at the existing three LIGO detectors that are located in Livingston, Louisiana and Hanford, Washington of the USA. The prime project under IndIGO is the LIGO India or Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory India.
