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Sinjar movie wins Indira Gandhi Award For Best Debut Film of a Director at 65th National Film Awards for 2017
At the 65th National Film Awards for 2017, the Indira Gandhi Award For Best Debut Film Of A Director was given to the Jasari language movie ‘Sinjar’ directed by Pampally. The Best Film Critic award was given to Giridhar Jha ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Bajrang Punia wins gold medal in wrestling at Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018
In Wrestling, Bajrang Punia brought laurels to the country as he grabbed Gold in men’s freestyle 65 kg wrestling category with a 10-0 win over Kane Charig of Wales at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 on April 13, 2018. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Bangladesh decides to end reservation in Government jobs
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has decided to scrap the quota system in government services after thousands of students marched across the country in protest against a controversial policy of setting aside jobs for special groups. The students began the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Dhappa movie wins Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration at 65th National Film Awards 2017
Marathi movie ‘Dhappa’ bagged the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on National Integration, while ‘ Ladhakh’ was declared the Best Regional Film at the 65th National Film Awards. Apart from this, Malayalam Movie ‘Aaalorukkam’, directed by V.C.Abhilash, was awarded ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Jayant Sinha to head a task force for fast-tracking roll-out of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology
The Union Government has decided to constitute a task force under the chairmanship of Minister of State Civil Avaition Jayant Sinha for fast-tracking the roll-out of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology. The task force will develop a roadmap with implementable recommendations ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Anish Bhanwala becomes India’s youngest-ever gold medallist at Commonwealth Games (CWG)
Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala from Haryana has created history by becoming the country’s youngest ever gold medal winner in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) at the age of just 15. He achieved the feat after winning gold medal with a Games ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Village Rockstar bags best film award at 65th National Film Awards for 2017
The 65th National Film Awards for 2017 were announced at PIB Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi on April 13, 2018. In it, Assamese Film ‘Village Rockstar’ bagged the best film award, while ‘Newton’ has been selected as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Vinod Khanna conferred with 2017 Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Vinod Khanna, the veteran Hindi film actor, has been conferred the 2017 Dadasaheb Phalke Award posthumously for his immense contribution to Indian cinema. Khanna is the 49th recipient of the Award, which is Indian cinema’s highest honour. It was a ..