Which film was awarded the 'Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Article 370|Kalki 2898 AD|Chandu Champion|Srikanth
Kalki 2898 AD
SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UP Police
Correct Answer: Kalki 2898 AD. It is a science-fiction epic film that won this title. This award is given by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to films that provide an excellent level of entertainment to the audience while being technically brilliant.
The National Film Awards are presented by which ministry of the Government of India?
Ministry of Culture|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting|Ministry of Tourism|Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
UPSC, UPPCS, RO/ARO
Correct Answer: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The National Film Awards are organized and distributed under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with the primary objective of promoting cinematic art.
Which film won the 'Best Hindi Film' award at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Srikanth|Laapataa Ladies|Article 370|12th Fail
Srikanth
SSC CHSL, UP Daroga, RPSC
Correct Answer: Srikanth. At the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, the movie 'Srikanth' was honored with the Best Hindi Film award.
Who was jointly awarded the 'Best Actor' award at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty|Allu Arjun and Mohanlal|Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal|Rajinikanth and Mithun Chakraborty
Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty
UP RO/ARO, SSC CGL, GPSC
Correct Answer: Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty. Kartik Aaryan for his film 'Chandu Champion' and veteran Malayalam cinema actor Mammootty for the film 'Bramayugam' were jointly chosen as the Best Actor.
Who won the title of 'Best Actress' at the 72nd National Film Awards for her outstanding performance in the film 'Article 370'?
Alia Bhatt|Yami Gautam|Kriti Sanon|Kiara Advani
Yami Gautam
State PCS, Railway, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Yami Gautam. Yami Gautam was awarded the National Award for Best Actress for her brilliant performance in the political action thriller film 'Article 370'.
Which has become the first 'Santhali language' film in India to win a National Film Award?
Hul|Sohrai|Baha|Angen (Invisible)
Angen (Invisible)
UPSC, UPPCS, GPSC
Correct Answer: Angen (Invisible). 'Angen' has become the first Santhali film to achieve this glory at the national level. Santhali is an important tribal language included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
In which specific category was the Santhali film 'Angen' awarded at the 72nd National Film Awards?
Best Regional Film|Best Debut Film of a Director|Best Children's Film|Best Screenplay
Best Debut Film of a Director
RO/ARO, RPSC, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Best Debut Film of a Director. This film was awarded in the "Best Debut Film of a Director" category, and it was directed by Ravi Raj Murmu.
Who has been honored with the 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2025' (for the year 2023), the highest honor in Indian cinema?
Mohanlal|Rajinikanth|Mithun Chakraborty|Allu Arjun
Mohanlal
UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking
Correct Answer: Mohanlal. For the year 2023, this highest honor (given for lifetime contribution to the development of cinema) was awarded to veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal.
In which year was the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award instituted?
1954|1969|1975|1982
1969
UPPCS, RO/ARO, GPSC
Correct Answer: 1969. This award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India in memory of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, the father of Indian cinema.
Who was the first personality to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (in 1969)?
Meena Kumari|Lata Mangeshkar|Devika Rani|Kanan Devi
Devika Rani
SSC CHSL, UP Police, Railway
Correct Answer: Devika Rani. The first winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was actress Devika Rani, who was honored with this award in its inaugural year, 1969.
When was the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2025 winner, Mohanlal, honored with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India?
2010|2015|2019|2023
2019
RPSC, UPPCS, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: 2019. For his phenomenal contribution to the arts and cinema, actor Mohanlal was honored with the country's third-highest civilian honor, the 'Padma Bhushan', in 2019.
Which actor was awarded the 'Dadasaheb Phalke Award' given in 2024 (for the year 2022)?
Rajinikanth|Amitabh Bachchan|Mithun Chakraborty|Dharmendra
Mithun Chakraborty
SSC MTS, Railway Group D, Daroga
Correct Answer: Mithun Chakraborty. Prior to Mohanlal (for the year 2022, which was given in 2024), this prestigious lifetime achievement honor was bestowed upon veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty.
Which film won the 'Best Picture' title at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026)?
Sinners|Hamnet|One Battle After Another|Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
UPPCS, SSC CGL, Bank PO
Correct Answer: One Battle After Another. The Academy Awards (Oscars) are the most prestigious international awards in the world of cinema. In the 98th edition, "One Battle After Another" secured the Best Picture award.
The Oscar Awards (Academy Awards) are presented by which institution in the USA?
HFPA|AMPAS|BAFTA|NYSAF
AMPAS
UPSC, UPPCS, RO/ARO
Correct Answer: AMPAS. The Oscar Awards are presented by 'AMPAS' (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences), a professional honorary organization in the United States.
Who won the 'Best Director' award at the 98th Oscars (2026)?
Paul Thomas Anderson|Michael B. Jordan|Christopher Nolan|Martin Scorsese
Paul Thomas Anderson
SSC CGL, Banking, Railway
Correct Answer: Paul Thomas Anderson. Paul Thomas Anderson was honored with the Best Director Oscar for his exceptional work on the film 'One Battle After Another'.
Who received the 'Best Actor' award for the film 'Sinners' at the 98th Oscars (2026)?
Robert Aramayo|Wagner Moura|Michael B. Jordan|Robert Downey Jr.
Michael B. Jordan
IBPS PO, SSC CHSL, RPSC
Correct Answer: Michael B. Jordan. Michael B. Jordan received the Best Actor Oscar for his outstanding performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Sinners'.
For which film did 'Jessie Buckley' win the Best Actress title at the 98th Oscars (2026)?
The Secret Agent|Hamnet|Sinners|One Battle After Another
Hamnet
RO/ARO, GPSC, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Hamnet. Actress Jessie Buckley was chosen as the Best Actress at the Oscars 2026 for her leading role in the historical drama 'Hamnet'.
Which film won the 'Best Documentary Feature' award at the 98th Oscars (2026)?
The Perfect Neighbor|The Devil is Busy|Mr. Nobody Against Putin|The Elephant Whisperers
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
UPSC, UPPCS (IR Focus), Banking
Correct Answer: Mr. Nobody Against Putin. This highly discussed and politically significant documentary won the Best Documentary award at the Oscars 2026.
Which film was selected as India's Official Entry for the 'Best International Feature Film' category at the Oscars 2026?
Laapataa Ladies|Homebound|12th Fail|Article 370
Homebound
UPSC, UP RO/ARO, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Homebound. 'Homebound' was officially nominated on behalf of India for the Best International Feature Film category to represent Indian cinema globally at the Oscars 2026.
Which organization is responsible for selecting India's official film entry for the Oscars?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting|Film Federation of India (FFI)|Censor Board (CBFC)|National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Film Federation of India (FFI)
UPPCS, RPSC, GPSC
Correct Answer: Film Federation of India (FFI). India's official entry for the Academy Awards is selected annually by a jury appointed by the 'Film Federation of India'.
Which Indian-origin documentary filmmaker earned dual nominations at the Oscars 2026?
Mira Nair|Zoya Akhtar|Payal Kapadia|Geeta Gandbhir
Geeta Gandbhir
UPSC, Bank PO, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Geeta Gandbhir. Acclaimed Indian-origin filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir received dual nominations for her two brilliant documentaries - 'The Perfect Neighbor' and 'The Devil is Busy'.
Who is the director of the Indian animated film 'CHYIMI', which won the 'Best Director' award at the New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF) 2026?
Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta|Lakshmipriya Devi|Santosh Davakhar|Anuparna Roy
Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta
SSC CHSL, UP Daroga, Railway
Correct Answer: Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta. Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta received the Best Director award in New York for this film from India's rapidly emerging AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) sector. It is produced by 'PI Media'.
Which film was crowned 'Best Motion Picture - Drama' at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards 2026?
The Pitt|Hamnet|One Battle After Another|The Secret Agent
Hamnet
UPPCS, SSC CGL, Banking
Correct Answer: Hamnet. 'Hamnet' won the prestigious title for the Best Motion Picture in the Drama category at the Golden Globe Awards.
Which film received the Best Motion Picture award in the 'Musical/Comedy' category at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards 2026?
One Battle After Another|Hamnet|Sinners|Roma
One Battle After Another
RO/ARO, RPSC, SSC MTS
Correct Answer: One Battle After Another. At the Golden Globes, where films are divided into two distinct categories, the Best Motion Picture in the Musical/Comedy category went to "One Battle After Another".
The Golden Globe Awards are accolades bestowed by which organization?
AMPAS|HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association)|BAFTA|Cannes Film Board
HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association)
UPSC, UPPCS, GPSC
Correct Answer: HFPA. The Golden Globe Awards are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), recognizing excellence in both American and international film and television.
Who won the 'Best Actor' title in the Drama category at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards (2026)?
Wagner Moura|Michael B. Jordan|Robert Aramayo|Kendrick Lamar
Wagner Moura
SSC CGL, Bank PO, Railway
Correct Answer: Wagner Moura. Wagner Moura won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his role in the film 'The Secret Agent'.
Which has become the first Indian film to win a prestigious BAFTA Award in the 'Children's & Family Film' category?
Taare Zameen Par|Homebound|Boong|CHYIMI
Boong
UPSC, UPPCS, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Boong. 'Boong' has scripted history by becoming the first film from India to win an award in the Children's and Family category at Britain's biggest film awards (BAFTA).
The BAFTA award-winning film 'Boong' is originally made in which Indian language?
Santhali|Assamese|Manipuri|Marathi
Manipuri
UP RO/ARO, GPSC, RPSC
Correct Answer: Manipuri. 'Boong' is a Manipuri-language film, marking a historic moment and bringing immense pride to North-East Indian cinema on a global platform.
Who is the director of the BAFTA-winning Manipuri film 'Boong'?
Lakshmipriya Devi|Farhan Akhtar|Kiran Rao|Anuparna Roy
Lakshmipriya Devi
SSC CHSL, UP Police, Railway
Correct Answer: Lakshmipriya Devi. This BAFTA-winning film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, while it is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani (Excel Entertainment).
Which film dominated the 79th BAFTA Awards 2026 by securing 6 awards including the 'Best Film' title?
I Swear|The Brutalist|Hamnet|One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another
Bank PO, SSC CGL, UPPCS
Correct Answer: One Battle After Another. The film 'One Battle After Another' completely dominated this prestigious European and world cinema awards ceremony, taking home 6 major trophies.
Which album won the coveted 'Album of the Year' trophy at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026?
Defying Gravity|Mayhem|Debí Tirar Más Fotos|Wildflower
Debí Tirar Más Fotos
SSC CGL, Banking, RO/ARO
Correct Answer: Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This acclaimed album by famous Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was honored with the biggest music award of the year (Album of the Year) at the Grammys.
The Grammy Awards are presented by which institution in the USA?
The Recording Academy|AMPAS|HFPA|Billboard
The Recording Academy
UPSC, UPPCS, GPSC
Correct Answer: The Recording Academy. The Grammy Awards are presented by "The Recording Academy" (USA) for extraordinary, outstanding achievements in the field of the music industry.
Which song won the 'Record of the Year' award at the 68th Grammy Awards 2026?
Wildflower|Luther|Mayhem|Pashto
Luther
SSC CHSL, Bank Clerk, Railway
Correct Answer: Luther. The hit song "Luther" by Kendrick Lamar was chosen as the 'Record of the Year' at the 68th Grammys.
Who won the 2026 Grammy Award in the 'Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording' category for the album 'Meditations'?
Barack Obama|Ricky Kej|The Dalai Lama|Anoushka Shankar
The Dalai Lama
UPSC, UPPCS, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: The Dalai Lama. Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the Dalai Lama, received this honor for his spirituality and reflection-based album 'Meditations'.
Which film bagged the 'Best Film' honor at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025?
Jigra|Chandu Champion|Laapataa Ladies|I Want to Talk
Laapataa Ladies
SSC MTS, UP Police, Daroga
Correct Answer: Laapataa Ladies. Filmfare awards are the most prominent and popular awards of Indian Hindi cinema. 'Laapataa Ladies' won the Best Film award due to its excellent social narrative and satire.
In which year were the Filmfare Awards introduced in India?
1947|1954|1969|1975
1954
UPPCS, RO/ARO, RPSC
Correct Answer: 1954. The Filmfare Awards are the oldest and most popular awards for Indian Hindi cinema (Bollywood), which were first introduced in the year 1954.
Who won the 'Best Director' award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025?
Kiran Rao|Anurag Kashyap|Rajkumar Hirani|Zoya Akhtar
Kiran Rao
SSC CHSL, Railway Group D
Correct Answer: Kiran Rao. Kiran Rao was chosen as the Best Director at the 70th Filmfare Awards for her brilliant execution in the film 'Laapataa Ladies'.
Who won the 'Best Actress' award at the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025?
Yami Gautam|Kriti Sanon|Alia Bhatt|Kiara Advani
Alia Bhatt
UP Police, SSC GD, Railway
Correct Answer: Alia Bhatt. Alia Bhatt won the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film 'Jigra'.
Which movie won the prestigious 'Golden Peacock' Award for Best Film at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa?
The Whale|Skin of Youth|Parasite|Roma
Skin of Youth
UPSC, UPPCS, RO/ARO
Correct Answer: Skin of Youth. The highest award of the IFFI festival is the "Golden Peacock", which was won by the film 'Skin of Youth' this year.
Who is the director of the Golden Peacock-winning film 'Skin of Youth' at IFFI, who also received the Best Director award at the festival?
Santosh Davakhar|Ubeimar Ríos|Ravi Raj Murmu|Paul Thomas Anderson
Santosh Davakhar
SSC CGL, RPSC, GPSC
Correct Answer: Santosh Davakhar. For directing 'Skin of Youth', he was chosen as the Best Director at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Who scripted history by becoming the first Indian/Indian woman to win the 'Best Director' award at the Venice Film Festival?
Mira Nair|Payal Kapadia|Anuparna Roy|Zoya Akhtar
Anuparna Roy
UPSC, UPPCS, GPSC
Correct Answer: Anuparna Roy. The Venice Film Festival is counted among the world's top three largest film festivals (Cannes, Berlin, Venice), where Anuparna Roy made history for Indian cinema.
For directing which film did Anuparna Roy win the historic 'Best Director' title at the Venice Film Festival?
Songs of Forgotten Trees|Laapataa Ladies|CHYIMI|Homebound
Songs of Forgotten Trees
RO/ARO, SSC CGL, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Songs of Forgotten Trees. Anuparna Roy received the Best Director title in Venice for the outstanding direction of her highly acclaimed independent film 'Songs of Forgotten Trees'.
Who was the first Indian to win a Grammy Award?
Zakir Hussain|A. R. Rahman|Pandit Ravi Shankar|Ricky Kej
Pandit Ravi Shankar
UPPCS, RO/ARO, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Pandit Ravi Shankar. In the history of music's biggest award, the 'Grammy', legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar became the first Indian to win it in the year 1968.
Who is the first Indian woman to win a Grammy Award?
Tanvi Shah|Anoushka Shankar|Chandrika Tandon|Falguni Shah
Tanvi Shah
UPSC, RPSC, Banking
Correct Answer: Tanvi Shah. Tanvi Shah became the first Indian woman to win a Grammy Award in 2010 for the globally acclaimed song 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire.
Which Indian personality won the Grammy Award in the 'Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album' category for the album 'Triveni' in 2025?
Ricky Kej|Zakir Hussain|Anoushka Shankar|Chandrika Tandon
Chandrika Tandon
SSC CGL, UPPCS, Railway
Correct Answer: Chandrika Tandon. She was honored with this special category at the 2025 Grammy Awards for her highly praised spiritual album 'Triveni'.
Which Indian band won the Grammy Award for 'Best Global Music Album' in the year 2024?
Indian Ocean|Shakti Band|Parikrama|Advaita
Shakti Band
RO/ARO, SSC CHSL, GPSC
Correct Answer: Shakti Band. Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain's globally recognized fusion band 'Shakti' won this Grammy Award for the album 'This Moment' in 2024.
For which track did Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia win the 'Best Global Music Performance' award at the Grammys 2024?
Jai Ho|Divine Tides|Pashto|Triveni
Pashto
SSC MTS, UP Daroga, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: Pashto. For their outstanding and soulful performance on the track 'Pashto', Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia received this prestigious Grammy in 2024.
Which Indian musician won the Grammy Award for 'Best Immersive Audio Album' for his album 'Divine Tides' in the year 2023?
A. R. Rahman|Ricky Kej|Shankar Mahadevan|Ilaiyaraaja
Ricky Kej
UPPCS, Railway, SSC CGL
Correct Answer: Ricky Kej. Indian musician Ricky Kej won this Grammy in 2023 for 'Divine Tides', which was a massive achievement for India's independent music scene on the global stage.
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