The term Goldilocks Zone is often seen in the news in the context of

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Q: 95 (IAS/2015)
The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

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Current Affairs

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IAS

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The term "Goldilocks Zone" is often seen in the news in the context of the search for Earth-like planets in outer space.

The Goldilocks Zone, also known as the habitable zone, refers to a region around a star where conditions are considered suitable for the existence of liquid water on the surface of a planet. It is not too hot nor too cold, hence the reference to the fairy tale character Goldilocks and her search for something that is "just right."

Scientists and astronomers search for exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that fall within the habitable zone of their respective star systems. The presence of liquid water is a crucial factor in determining the potential habitability of a planet, as water is essential for life as we know it.

By identifying exoplanets within the Goldilocks Zone, scientists hope to find potentially habitable worlds where conditions may be favorable for the existence of life, or at least environments that could support similar conditions to Earth.

Therefore, the correct answer is "search for the Earth-like planets in outer space."