Two major international honours were announced:
- Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Awarded to Kaveh Madani for his contributions to water research and water policy.
- Mark Lynton History Prize 2026: Won by historian William Dalrymple for his book ‘The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World’, which traces ancient India's influence on the wider world.
Both awards are important for questions on books, authors and international prizes in competitive examinations.