Sonia Gandhis Book Launched, M John Harrison Wins Booker Prize 2026
Mumbai, November 11: In today’s key current affairs, essential for students preparing for government jobs, Sonia Gandhi’s memoir titled ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ was launched on November 10. This book reflects her personal life, connection to India, and political journey. It is available in the market without a formal launch event. The title translates to ‘Apnapan: Prem Ki Ek Yatra’ in Hindi. The international publisher is Alfred A. Knopf, and Sonia has dedicated the book to her children, Rahul and Priyanka, as well as her grandchildren. The 527-page book contains seven chapters and includes verses from the Rigveda, discussing significant tragedies faced by the Gandhi family and the political events of 2004.
On November 9, the date for India’s first ‘Road-plus-Sand’ marathon was announced, set to take place on December 13 in Puri, Odisha. Registrations began on April 22, 2026, with the last date for registration set for November 14. The total prize money for the marathon is ₹1 crore, and participants can choose from four race categories: 42K, 21K, 10K, and 5K. This event is aimed at runners, competitive athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and first-time participants, with Bollywood celebrities and fitness ambassadors actively promoting it.
Additionally, on November 10, a ₹136 crore project was inaugurated in Meghalaya by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, aimed at improving connectivity to the South Garo Hills. The project includes the construction of roads and bridges, benefiting 14 villages with a population of 5,783.
In awards news, M John Harrison was honored with the Booker Prize 2026 on November 10 for his novel ‘The End of Everything’. At 81, he is the oldest recipient of the Booker Prize, which he received for the shortest book on this year’s shortlist, comprising just 198 pages. The award ceremony took place on November 9, 2026, in London, with a judging panel led by Mary Beard.
Lastly, on November 10, the first cruise service on the Yamuna River was launched in Delhi, inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The service will operate between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, covering a distance of approximately 6 kilometers in 35 to 40 minutes. Named ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’, the cruise aims to promote river-based tourism and recreation in Delhi, utilizing electric vessels for sustainable transport.
