The International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced the names of the newly discovered stars and planets, where the name “Sharjah” was chosen for a star with “Barjeel” being the name of one of its planets.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- International Astronomical Union Headquarters: Paris, France.
- International Astronomical Union Founded: 28 July 1919.
Source: The News on AIR
