CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 14th International Children’s Film Festival of Bangladesh (ICFFB) came to an end on 5 February 2021. Dutch film ‘Jackie and Oopjen’ was awarded the Best International Feature Film Award. The Best Director award went to Ani Oganesyan for his film Stork’s Nest from Armenia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Koozhangal. ‘Koozhangal’ from India won the best film award in the Asian Film Competition section at the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival which concluded on 23 Jan 2022 in Dhaka. It has been directed by PS Vinothraj.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has concluded with Spanish film ‘I Have Electric Dreams’ directed by Valentina Maurel winning the prestigious ‘Golden Peacock’ for the best film of the festival.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dhaka International Film Festival (Bengali: ) is a biennial film festival held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1992, the festival was initially organized on annual basis, but became a biennial event since 1995.

Detailed explanation-5: -Academy Awards, popularly known as “Oscar” - the award of the American Academy of cinema - is the most famous and prestigious award in film making industry, both domestic and international.