Question
General Knowledge Question on Awards and Honours
The 2024 International Booker Prize was awarded to the book ‘Kairos’ by Jenny Erpenbeck. Which of the following makes this win notable ?
A
First book translated from German to win the prize
B
First book written by a stateless person to win the prize
C
First book to win both the Booker Prize and Pulitzer Prize in the same year
D
First autobiography to win the prize
Answer
First book translated from German to win the prize
Explanation
Solution
Jenny Erpenbeck’s ‘Kairos’ made history as the first book translated from German to win the prestigious International Booker Prize.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (A).