Amitav Ghosh Releases New Book 'The Last Frontier' on Climate Change
Jnanpith awardee Amitav Ghosh has released his latest book titled 'The Last Frontier,' exploring the intersection of history and climate change.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- 'The Last Frontier' is the latest book by Jnanpith awardee Amitav Ghosh.
- The book explores the link between colonialism and climate change.
- Amitav Ghosh was the first English writer to win the Jnanpith Award.
- The book was released on May 10, 2026.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK including appointments, books, summits, and records appears in SSC. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Medium | 2–4 | Banking awareness and general GK are separate sections — both draw from current affairs. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Low | 2–5 | UPSC focuses on depth, not breadth. General items are tested only when they have policy relevance. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Appointments: new heads of organizations, ministries, and international bodies
- Books and authors in the news — especially by current heads of state or notable personalities
- First-ever achievements: India's firsts, world firsts, records broken
- Summits and their dates, venue, and key declarations
- Obituaries: notable personalities, their field, and contribution
Practice Questions
Q1. Who is the author of the newly released book 'The Last Frontier'?
- Aravind Adiga
- Amitav Ghosh
- Salman Rushdie
- Jhumpa Lahiri
Explanation: 'The Last Frontier' is authored by Amitav Ghosh, focusing on climate change and history.
Q2. Amitav Ghosh was the first writer in which language to receive the Jnanpith Award?
- Bengali
- Hindi
- English
- Malayalam
Explanation: Amitav Ghosh became the first English-language writer to receive the Jnanpith Award in 2018.
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