Q1. German mathematician Gerd Faltings won the 2026 Abel Prize. Which of the following correctly describes his achievement?
A First mathematician to prove the Riemann Hypothesis
B First German to win both the Fields Medal (1986) and the Abel Prize; cited for arithmetic geometry Correct
C First non-European to win the Abel Prize
D Youngest winner of the Abel Prize at 45 years
Explanation
Gerd Faltings won the 2026 Abel Prize (announced March 19) for arithmetic geometry and proving the Mordell and Lang conjectures. He became the first German to win both the Fields Medal (1986) and Abel Prize. The prize is worth NOK 7.5 million (~$800,000).