'The Silent Echo' by Arundhati Roy Released Globally
Acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has released her new non-fiction book titled 'The Silent Echo', focusing on contemporary socio-political issues.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Arundhati Roy released her new non-fiction book 'The Silent Echo'.
- The book is a collection of essays on socio-political and environmental issues.
- Roy is best known for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'.
- The book was released globally on May 6, 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. |
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Miscellaneous GK is tested across all state exam categories. |
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 Silent Echo'?
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Arundhati Roy
- Amitav Ghosh
- Vikram Seth
Explanation: 'The Silent Echo' is the latest non-fiction work by Arundhati Roy.
Q2. For which book did Arundhati Roy win the Man Booker Prize in 1997?
- The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
- The Silent Echo
- The God of Small Things
- Azadi
Explanation: Arundhati Roy won the Man Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel 'The God of Small Things'.
How to Prepare Current Affairs for Government Exams
For general current affairs, read the PIB (Press Information Bureau) daily digest. It covers government announcements that directly map to exam questions.
Maintain a 'Monthly Top 50' list — the 50 most important facts from the month. Revise this before every mock test.
Focus on news from the last 6–8 months before your exam date. Older news rarely appears unless it was a landmark event.