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Mahesh Kakde of IISc wins the Ramanujan Prize 2026
खबर में क्यों?
Not the Fields Medal: which Trieste body gives the Ramanujan Prize that IISc's Kakde just won?
IISc mathematician honoured for algebraic number theory.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
2 मिनट
Professor Mahesh Kakde of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, received the Ramanujan Prize 2026 for his work in algebraic number theory.
The prize is awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste to young mathematicians from developing countries.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
मुख्य तथ्य
Remember these
- Professor Mahesh Kakde of IISc Bengaluru won the Ramanujan Prize 2026
- His work is in algebraic number theory
- The prize is awarded by the ICTP (International Centre for Theoretical Physics), Trieste, Italy
- It honours young mathematicians from developing countries
- The Fields Medal, by contrast, is awarded by the International Mathematical Union
प्रीलिम्स · मेन्स
How the exam will ask it
प्रीलिम्स
- The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries is awarded by the ICTP, Trieste.
- The prize recognises young mathematicians from developing countries, not only from India.
- The Fields Medal is awarded by the International Mathematical Union, not by the ICTP.
मेन्स
GS3 Science & Technology: India's strength in basic sciences and mathematics depends on research institutions such as IISc. Recognition by international bodies like the ICTP highlights the value of funding pure research, retaining young talent and building collaborations with the developing world.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries is awarded by:
- International Mathematical Union
- International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- UNESCO Paris
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: B — Correct: International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste — The Ramanujan Prize is awarded by the ICTP in Trieste, Italy, and the 2026 prize went to IISc's Mahesh Kakde. • International Mathematical Union — wrong: The International Mathematical Union awards the Fields Medal, not the Ramanujan Prize. • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research — wrong: TIFR is an Indian research institute and does not award this international prize. • UNESCO Paris — wrong: UNESCO is not the awarding body; the prize is administered through the ICTP.
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