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2024-03-26 Awards and Honours

507.

Who was honoured by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with an asteroid named after him?

Jayant Murthy

Vikram Sarabhai

Homi Bhabha

Kalpana Chawla

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Professor Jayant Murthy, an esteemed Indian astrophysicist, was honoured by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with an asteroid named after him, (215884) Jayantmurthy. This recognition reflects his significant contributions to the field of astrophysics and space exploration.