Arundhati Roy Releases New Non-Fiction Book 'The Architecture of Resistance'
Booker Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy has released her latest book, exploring social justice and environmental activism in India.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Arundhati Roy released a new book titled 'The Architecture of Resistance'.
- The book is a collection of non-fiction essays on social and environmental issues.
- Roy is a former winner of the Man Booker Prize for 'The God of Small Things'.
- The book focuses on grassroots movements and urban development in India.
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. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK about India and the world is standard in Railway papers. |
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 book 'The Architecture of Resistance'?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Arundhati Roy
- Vikram Seth
- Amitav Ghosh
Explanation: Arundhati Roy is the author of the newly released book 'The Architecture of Resistance'.
Q2. For which book did Arundhati Roy win the Man Booker Prize?
- The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
- The God of Small Things
- Walking with the Comrades
- Azadi
Explanation: Arundhati Roy won the Man Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'.
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