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Mahesh Kakde of IISc wins the Ramanujan Prize 2026
ಸುದ್ದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕೆ?
Not the Fields Medal: which Trieste body gives the Ramanujan Prize that IISc's Kakde just won?
IISc mathematician honoured for algebraic number theory.
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What you need to know
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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.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅಂಶಗಳು
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- 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
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್ · ಮೇನ್ಸ್
How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- 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.
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
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.
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ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಶೀಲ ದೇಶಗಳ ಯುವ ಗಣಿತಜ್ಞರಿಗೆ ನೀಡುವ ರಾಮಾನುಜನ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಯಾವ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ?
- ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಗಣಿತ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟ
- ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸೈದ್ಧಾಂತಿಕ ಭೌತಶಾಸ್ತ್ರ ಕೇಂದ್ರ (ICTP), ಟ್ರಿಯೆಸ್ಟೆ
- ಟಾಟಾ ಮೂಲಭೂತ ಸಂಶೋಧನಾ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ
- ಯುನೆಸ್ಕೋ, ಪ್ಯಾರಿಸ್
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: B — ರಾಮಾನುಜನ್ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಇಟಲಿಯ ಟ್ರಿಯೆಸ್ಟೆಯ ICTP ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ; 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ ಇದು ಐಐಎಸ್‌ಸಿಯ ಮಹೇಶ್ ಕಾಕ್ಡೆ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಸಂದಿತು.
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