British author M John Harrison, 81, won 2026 Booker Prize on 9 November for dystopian satire The End of Everything, becoming the oldest winner and first science fiction work to win a 50000 pound prize. Best Book for Current Affairs & General Knowledge Preparation
Announced at a London ceremony, the 198-page novel was the shortest on the shortlist. Set in the town Dalston-on-Sea in the near future during occupation by mysterious lifeforms called iGhetti, it blends thriller mystery satire, dystopia and road novel.
The novel reflects catastrophe and apocalypse, artificial intelligence, Brexit, Covid-19 pandemic, technology invasion and 2008 global financial crisis. Harrison's writing career spans 60 years and judges praised the book for speaking to uneasy times.
Expected Current Affairs Questions for UPSC CDS NDA and AFCAT 1 2027 Written Exam
Q1. Who won the 2026 Booker Prize?
A. M John Harrison
B. Ian McEwan
C. Salman Rushdie
D. Arundhati Roy
Ans A - M John Harrison won for The End of Everything at age 81.
Q2. What is special about The End of Everything Booker win?
A. First science fiction work to win Booker Prize
B. Longest novel to win
C. First poetry to win
D. First debut novel to win
Ans A - First science fiction work to win prestigious 50000 pound Booker Prize.
Q3. The End of Everything is set in which town?
A. Dalston-on-Sea
B. London
C. Manchester
D. Brighton
Ans A - Novel set in coastal town Dalston-on-Sea during occupation by iGhetti lifeforms.
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