October 1 , 2019
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	- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006, after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj.
 
	- The asteroid, or the minor planet, is located between Mars and Jupiter.
 
	- It was discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey, USA.
 
	- The privilege of naming a planet is first given to discoverers, who have 10 years to propose a name.
 
About
	- Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (b. 1930) is an exponent of Indian classical vocal music.
 
	- He is the recipient of numerous awards, honours, and titles, including the prestigious Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
 
                                 
                            
                                
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