Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

Year 2024

Question:

Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize 2024 for which one of the following books?

Options:

The Western Wind

Dear Thief

The Wilderness

Orbital

Correct Answer:

Orbital

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Orbital

Samantha Harvey won the Booker Prize 2024 for her novel "Orbital".

The book is a short, lyrical novel set over the course of a single day aboard the International Space Station (ISS). It follows six astronauts and cosmonauts as they observe 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets, reflecting on the beauty and fragility of Earth.

Key Highlights of the Win:

  • The Book: Orbital is notable for its brevity (only about 136 pages) and is the first book set in space to win the Booker Prize.
  • The Author: Samantha Harvey is the first female author to win the prize since 2019 (when Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo shared the award).
  • Historical Significance: It was the highest-selling book on the 2024 shortlist prior to its win.