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496.
In which profession does Aswin Shekhar, who made headlines, belong?
1st Indian Astronaut
1st Indian Astronomer
1st Indian Doctor
1st Indian Physician
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has honoured Indian astronomer Aswin Sekhar by naming a minor planet after him. The honour was conferred on him at the 2023 edition of the Asteroids Comets Meteors Conference, which took place in Arizona.

497.
The foundation stone of various development projects worth around Rs 7500 crores has been laid in which city?
Raipur
Gandhinagar
Patna
Dehradun
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth around Rs 7500 crores in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 5 National Highway projects worth around Rs 6,400 crores.

498.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a scheme with a budget allocation of how many crores to strengthen fire services across the country and enhance disaster resilience?
3,000 crores
4,000 crores
5,000 crores
6,000 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the scheme with a budget allocation of Rs. 5,000 Crore to strengthen fire services across the country and enhance disaster resilience.

499.
Taiwan is all set to establish a representative office in which Indian city to enhance the India-Taiwan relationship?
Surat
Karnal
Mumbai
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Taiwan has announced its decision to open its third representative office in India, this time in Mumbai.

500.
Which Indian city's Municipal Corporation has become the first urban body to receive Extended Producers Responsibility credit?
Indore
Bhopal
Karnal
Khandwa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indore Municipal Corporation has achieved the distinction of being the first urban body in India to receive Extended Producers Responsibility credit by recycling 8 tonnes of banned single-use plastic items.