{"id":40906,"date":"2025-10-28T15:49:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=40906"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T10:19:52","slug":"sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunil Amrith British Academy Book Prize 2025 Winner for \u201cThe Burning Earth\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Sunil_Amrith_wins_the_2025_British_Academy_Book_Prize_for_%E2%80%9CThe_Burning_Earth%E2%80%9D_highlighting_the_global_recognition_of_Indian-origin_scholars_and_the_growing_significance_of_environmental_history_in_world_research\" >Sunil Amrith wins the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for \u201cThe Burning Earth,\u201d highlighting the global recognition of Indian-origin scholars and the growing significance of environmental history in world research.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Indian-Origin_Historian_Sunil_Amrith_Wins_the_2025_British_Academy_Book_Prize_for_The_Burning_Earth\" >Indian-Origin Historian Sunil Amrith Wins the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for The Burning Earth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Award_Announcement_and_Significance\" >Award Announcement and Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#About_Sunil_Amrith\" >About Sunil Amrith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Key_Themes_of_The_Burning_Earth\" >Key Themes of The Burning Earth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Judges_Evaluation\" >Judges\u2019 Evaluation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Broader_Significance_for_India_and_Global_Scholarship\" >Broader Significance for India and Global Scholarship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_and_Exam_Themes\" >Relevance to Current Affairs and Exam Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Implications_for_Indias_Academic_Standing\" >Implications for India\u2019s Academic Standing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Broader_Societal_and_Policy_Connections\" >Broader Societal and Policy Connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Evolution_of_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize\" >Evolution of the British Academy Book Prize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Past_Recipients_and_Themes\" >Past Recipients and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Growing_Emphasis_on_Environmental_History\" >Growing Emphasis on Environmental History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#India-Diaspora_Scholarly_Contributions\" >India-Diaspora Scholarly Contributions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSunil_Amrith_Wins_British_Academy_Book_Prize%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cSunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#1_Who_is_Sunil_Amrith\" >1. Who is Sunil Amrith?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#2_What_is_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize\" >2. What is the British Academy Book Prize?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#3_For_which_book_did_Sunil_Amrith_win_the_prize_in_2025\" >3. For which book did Sunil Amrith win the prize in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#4_What_is_the_central_theme_of_The_Burning_Earth\" >4. What is the central theme of The Burning Earth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#5_Where_is_Sunil_Amrith_currently_teaching\" >5. Where is Sunil Amrith currently teaching?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#6_Why_is_this_news_relevant_for_competitive_exams\" >6. Why is this news relevant for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#7_When_was_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize_first_established\" >7. When was the British Academy Book Prize first established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#8_Who_chaired_the_judging_panel_for_the_2025_prize\" >8. Who chaired the judging panel for the 2025 prize?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#9_What_does_the_award_signify_for_India\" >9. What does the award signify for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#10_How_does_The_Burning_Earth_connect_with_todays_issues\" >10. How does The Burning Earth connect with today\u2019s issues?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/sunil-amrith-british-academy-book-prize\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunil_Amrith_wins_the_2025_British_Academy_Book_Prize_for_%E2%80%9CThe_Burning_Earth%E2%80%9D_highlighting_the_global_recognition_of_Indian-origin_scholars_and_the_growing_significance_of_environmental_history_in_world_research\"><\/span><strong>Sunil Amrith wins the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for \u201cThe Burning Earth,\u201d highlighting the global recognition of Indian-origin scholars and the growing significance of environmental history in world research.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian-Origin_Historian_Sunil_Amrith_Wins_the_2025_British_Academy_Book_Prize_for_The_Burning_Earth\"><\/span>Indian-Origin Historian Sunil Amrith Wins the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for <em>The Burning Earth<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award_Announcement_and_Significance\"><\/span>Award Announcement and Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renowned historian Sunil Amrith, of Indian origin, has been named the winner of the 2025 British Academy Book Prize (worth \u00a325,000) for his book <em>The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years<\/em>. The prize is awarded annually to a non-fiction book that significantly deepens understanding of global cultural identity, human experience and history. <br>Amrith\u2019s win underscores his global scholarship and the growing importance of environmental history in the humanities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Sunil_Amrith\"><\/span>About Sunil Amrith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunil Amrith holds the Renu and Anand Dhawan Professorship of History and teaches in the School of the Environment at Yale University. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Indian parents, raised in Singapore, and later studied at the University of Cambridge in England. <br>His research focuses on migration, empire, the environment and how human societies have shaped \u2014 and been shaped by \u2014 their surroundings. His global background gives him a distinctive vantage point on trans-regional history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Themes_of_The_Burning_Earth\"><\/span>Key Themes of <em>The Burning Earth<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <em>The Burning Earth<\/em>, Amrith traces five centuries of human-environment interaction across continents. The book explores how processes such as colonisation, industrialisation, mining, wartime mobilisation, and migration have re-shaped landscapes and societies.<br>It examines episodes including Portuguese silver mining in Peru, British gold extraction in South Africa, oil drilling in Central Asia, and other major historical shifts. These are used to demonstrate how the environment is deeply intertwined with human history \u2014 and not simply a backdrop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judges_Evaluation\"><\/span>Judges\u2019 Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Rebecca Earle, chair of the judging panel, described the book as a \u201cmagisterial account of the interconnections between human history and environmental transformation\u2026 vivid in detail and beautifully written \u2014 important reading for anyone seeking to understand the origins of today\u2019s climate crisis.\u201d<br>The judging panel emphasised that Amrith\u2019s work exemplifies the spirit of the Prize: rigorous research, accessible to a broad audience, and deepening understanding of our world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Significance_for_India_and_Global_Scholarship\"><\/span>Broader Significance for India and Global Scholarship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amrith\u2019s victory is a win for Indian-origin academics in the global arena and highlights the rising importance of environmental history in contemporary scholarship. For students preparing for government exams (such as teaching, police, banking, railway, defence or civil services), the link between environment, history and human action is increasingly relevant in general studies and current affairs.<br>Furthermore, the award value (\u00a325,000) signals strong international recognition for humanities scholarship that crosses national boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Sunil-Amrith-British-Academy-Book-Prize\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzsVp_cvK_phVugqfEZj8tV5vrArjRNWMV3Q&amp;s\" alt=\"Sunil Amrith British Academy Book Prize\" title=\"Sunil Amrith British Academy Book Prize\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunil Amrith British Academy Book Prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_and_Exam_Themes\"><\/span>Relevance to Current Affairs and Exam Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In competitive government examinations \u2014 whether for teaching, banking, railways, defence or civil services \u2014 questions often cover environment, history, migration, globalisation and cultural identity. The achievement of Sunil Amrith winning a major global prize spotlights the intersection of these themes: human impact on environment, historical processes of colonisation and migration, and cross-regional scholarly work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Indias_Academic_Standing\"><\/span>Implications for India\u2019s Academic Standing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This win highlights India\u2019s presence and influence in international academia. Indian-origin researchers receiving global recognition reflect positively on Indian educational heritage and diaspora contributions. This is a useful point for civil services, teaching and other career paths where knowledge of India\u2019s global footprint is relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Societal_and_Policy_Connections\"><\/span>Broader Societal and Policy Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amrith\u2019s work deals with climate change and environmental history \u2014 areas of growing policy relevance in India (e.g., national climate goals, sustainable development) and beyond. Understanding the historical dimensions of environmental change helps policy-makers and administrators frame responses. For exam aspirants, this provides a strong example of how historical context links with current policy challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize\"><\/span>Evolution of the British Academy Book Prize<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The British Academy Book Prize (formerly the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding) was established in 2013 and renamed in 2021 It recognises outstanding non-fiction works in humanities and social sciences, written in English and published in the UK, but by authors of any nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_Recipients_and_Themes\"><\/span>Past Recipients and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier winners include works on empire, revolution, languages and global cultural interactions. The evolving list of winners reflects shifting academic priorities \u2014 such as how history, environment and globalisation are seen through new lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Emphasis_on_Environmental_History\"><\/span>Growing Emphasis on Environmental History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent decades, the field of environmental history has gained ground \u2014 recognising that human societies and natural environments shape each other. Works like Amrith\u2019s map centuries of human-environment interaction, offering insights into climate change, migration and sustainability. This represents a shift from traditional political or economic history toward diversified perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India-Diaspora_Scholarly_Contributions\"><\/span>India-Diaspora Scholarly Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amrith\u2019s background \u2014 born in Kenya, raised in Singapore, educated in Cambridge and teaching at Yale \u2014 exemplifies the global mobility of Indian-origin scholars. Such scholars often bring hybrid perspectives and strengthen academic links between India and international institutions. For exam aspirants, understanding these diaspora networks and their contributions can offer richer context for questions on India\u2019s soft power, global education linkages and migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSunil_Amrith_Wins_British_Academy_Book_Prize%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cSunil Amrith Wins British Academy Book Prize\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Sunil Amrith (Indian-origin historian) won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for <em>The Burning Earth<\/em> (worth \u00a325,000). <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><em>The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years<\/em> traces how human ambition, empire, industry and migration have transformed the planet over five centuries. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The judging panel described the book as a \u201cmagisterial account\u201d of interconnections between human history and environmental transformation. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Amrith\u2019s global background (born in Kenya, raised in Singapore, educated in Cambridge, teaches at Yale) highlights diaspora scholarship and global academic linkages. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The British Academy Book Prize encourages works that deepen public understanding of global cultural identity, making this award relevant for students of history, environment, migration and global studies. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunil Amrith British Academy Book Prize<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Sunil_Amrith\"><\/span>1. Who is Sunil Amrith?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunil Amrith is an Indian-origin historian currently serving as the Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University. His research explores migration, empire, environment, and the global history of South and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize\"><\/span>2. What is the British Academy Book Prize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The British Academy Book Prize, worth \u00a325,000, is an annual award given to an outstanding non-fiction book that enhances public understanding of global cultural identity and human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_For_which_book_did_Sunil_Amrith_win_the_prize_in_2025\"><\/span>3. For which book did Sunil Amrith win the prize in 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He won the 2025 British Academy Book Prize for his book <em>The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_central_theme_of_The_Burning_Earth\"><\/span>4. What is the central theme of <em>The Burning Earth<\/em>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book explores how human ambition, industrialization, colonization, and migration have shaped and altered the Earth\u2019s environment over the last five centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Where_is_Sunil_Amrith_currently_teaching\"><\/span>5. Where is Sunil Amrith currently teaching?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He teaches at Yale University, USA, where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_this_news_relevant_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>6. Why is this news relevant for competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It combines topics from <strong>environment<\/strong>, <strong>world history<\/strong>, and <strong>global recognition of Indian scholars<\/strong> \u2014 themes often covered in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Defence, Banking, and Teaching exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_was_the_British_Academy_Book_Prize_first_established\"><\/span>7. When was the British Academy Book Prize first established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prize was established in 2013 and was earlier known as the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding before being renamed in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Who_chaired_the_judging_panel_for_the_2025_prize\"><\/span>8. Who chaired the judging panel for the 2025 prize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Rebecca Earle chaired the judging panel that selected Sunil Amrith as the winner for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_does_the_award_signify_for_India\"><\/span>9. What does the award signify for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It signifies global recognition of Indian-origin scholars contributing to environmental and historical research and enhances India\u2019s academic image worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_does_The_Burning_Earth_connect_with_todays_issues\"><\/span>10. How does <em>The Burning Earth<\/em> connect with today\u2019s issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The book provides a long-term historical understanding of environmental crises and climate change, offering insights that help explain current global sustainability challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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