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Q50 (IAS/2026) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Sports, Games & Awards Official Key

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong':
1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category.
2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
3. This 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?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: A

Explanation

All three statements are correct.

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Manipuri-language film 'Boong' recently won the Best Children's & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in 2026.
  • Statement 2 is correct: The film is written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. It is a coming-of-age drama set in Manipur that follows a young boy's heartfelt journey to reunite his family amid social tensions.
  • Statement 3 is correct: 'Boong' made history by becoming the first Indian film ever to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category. The film beat major international titles and was backed by prominent producers, including Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
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This is a pure current affairs bouncer. UPSC occasionally picks up major international awards won by Indian entities, especially regional cinema breaking global barriers. Don't chase every film award, but historic 'firsts' at major platforms (Oscars, BAFTA, Cannes) are high-yield.

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CA salience: high_clustered CA window: 2026-02-23 → 2026-04-10 Strong web sources: 8
Statement 1
Did the film 'Boong' win the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the Children's and Family Film category?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable
Web / Current Affairs
www.pib.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
"The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, along with the National Film Development Corporation, congratulates filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi and the entire team of Boong on winning the Best Children's and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards 2026."
Why this source?
  • Official press release from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (PIB) confirming the win.
  • Identifies the film as 'Boong' directed by Lakshmipriya Devi.
  • Specifies the award as 'Best Children's and Family Film' at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
newsonair.gov.in Primary · Govt
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Reputable journalism source reporting the event immediately after the ceremony.
  • Confirms the film's language (Manipuri) and the specific category win.
  • Notes it as a major achievement for Indian cinema.
indianexpress.com Standard ref
Presence: 5/5
Why this source?
  • Official statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
  • Confirms the film 'BOONG' won in the 'Children's & Family Film' category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards.
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