Six researchers win the Infosys Prize 2026 – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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Six researchers win the Infosys Prize 2026 – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Who won the Infosys Prize 2026 in Economics?

Correct Answer: A [Karthik Sastry]

Explanation:

Karthik Sastry of Princeton University, for work on climate change, innovation and business cycles.

2.  
What prize money does each Infosys Prize winner receive?

Correct Answer: C [US$100,000]

Explanation:

A gold medal, a citation and US$100,000 (or rupee equivalent).

3.  
In which year was the Infosys Science Foundation, which gives the prize, set up?

Correct Answer: D [2009]

Explanation:

The foundation was set up in 2009 and gives prizes in six fields; since 2024 only researchers under 40 are eligible.

4.  
Infosys Prize 2026: which pair is correct?

Correct Answer: B [Gautam Bhatia – Humanities & Social Sci.]

Explanation:

Gautam Bhatia – constitutional law; Isha Jain – Life Sciences (oxygen biology); Swarun Kumar – Engineering & CS; Manoj Kumar Joshi – Physical Sciences (quantum); Riddhipratim Basu – Mathematics.

5.  
Since 2024, what is the age limit for the Infosys Prize?

Correct Answer: C [Under 40]

Explanation:

Since 2024 it goes only to researchers under 40, to back young talent.

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