CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Marathi film, Karkhanisanchi Waari (Ashes on a Road Trip), the 149-minute film tells the story of the Karkhanis, the last joint family of Pune. The movie was directed by Mangesh Joshi.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The 53rd International Film Festival of India was an event held from 20 - 28 November 2022 with Alma & Oskar by Dieter Berner as the Opening feature film, and Perfect Number by Krzysztof Zanussi as the Closing feature film.

Detailed explanation-4: -Celebrated Spanish film Director Carlos Saura was honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement award. Actor Producer Chiranjeevi Konidela was conferred with the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -John Bailey will chair the International Jury of 50th International Film Festival of India.