CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -With popular film personalities of Indian cinema as well as SCO countries in attendance, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Minister of State (External Affairs and Culture) Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurated the SCO Film Festival.

Detailed explanation-2: -Directed by Costa Rican director Valentina Maurel, Spanish film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ won The Golden Peacock which includes a cash award of Rs 40 lakh.

Detailed explanation-3: -First IFFI The 1st edition of IFFI was organized by the Films Division, Government of India, with the patronage of the first Prime Minister of India. Held in Mumbai from 24 January to 1 February 1952, the Festival was subsequently taken to Madras, Delhi, Calcutta and Trivandrum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most prestigious film festivals in the world, known as the “Big Five", are (listed chronologically according to the date of foundation): Venice, Cannes, Berlin (the original Big Three), Toronto, and Sundance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cannes film festival, official name Festival de Cannes, film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies.