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How many previously unknown moons were discovered around
Uranus and Neptune collectively?Solution
Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system. The find includes one moon spotted orbiting Uranus — the first discovery of its kind in more than 20 years — and two detected in Neptune’s orbit. The three newly discovered moons are the faintest ever found around these two ice giant planets using ground-based telescopes. The revelations will be helpful for missions that may be planned to explore Uranus and Neptune more closely in the future, a priority for astronomers since the ice planets were only observed in detail with Voyager 2 in the 1980s. The three moons were announced on February 23 by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center.
Khangchendzonga National Park is situated in the Indian state of
Boundary line between Germany and Poland
To enter Tibet from Uttarakhand for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, which pass must be crossed?
At which confluence does the Pindar River meet the Alaknanda River?
Arrange the following North-Eastern hills in order starting from North to South:
1. Lushai Hills
2. Manipur Hills
3. Patkai Bum
...With reference to mines and their major minerals, which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
Arrange the following peaks from East to West based on their geographical locations:
1. Mount Everest
2. Mount Denali
3. Mount Kilimanjaro
4. Mount Elbrus
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The term "Escrow account" generally refers to:
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