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Current Affairs question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

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.

Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
Analysis of the Statements:
Statement 1 is correct: The Manipuri-language film Boong won the prestigious Best Children's and Family Film award at the 79th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards held in February 2026. It famously beat major international animated and live-action titles like Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch. Statement 2 is correct: The film marked the spectacular directorial debut of filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi, who also wrote the heartwarming coming-of-age screenplay centered around a young boy's quest to find his missing father in Manipur. Statement 3 is correct: Boong made cinematic history on the global stage by becoming the first-ever Indian film to win a BAFTA award specifically in the Children's and Family Film category.
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UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims

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Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2026
Subject Current Affairs
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