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Q50·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2026

Indian Cinema — The Film Boong

Curr. AffairsAwards & HonoursStatement-basedHardCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong'

1The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
2The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
3This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

a

1, 2 and 3

Answer
b

2 and 3 only

c

1 and 2 only

d

3 only

Explanation

All three statements are correct. The acclaimed film 'Boong'—a poignant narrative centered around a young boy in Manipur—secured the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award within the Children's and Family Film category (1). The feature marked a major cinematic milestone as it was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi (2) and made cultural history by becoming the first Indian film to win a BAFTA in this specific category (3).

Question details

Year

2026

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q50

Subject

Current Affairs

Sub-topic

Awards & Honours

Type

Statement-based

Difficulty

Hard

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

BAFTA Awards Announcements 2025-2026 / National Film Media

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