70th National Film Awards 2024 Winners
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16, 2024, at the National Media Center in New Delhi. The Malayalam film Aattam won the award for Best Feature Film.
Key Winners
- Best Feature Film: Aattam
- Best Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
- Best Actress: Shared by Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam and Manasi Parekh for The Kutch Express
- Best Director: Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai
- Best Supporting Actress: Neena Gupta for Uunchai
- Best Supporting Actor: Pawan Malhotra for Fouja
- Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kantara
- Best Debut Film of a Director: Pramod Kumar for Fouja
- Best Hindi Film: Gulmohar
- Best Kannada Film: KGF: Chapter 2
- Best Tamil Film: Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1
- Best Marathi Film: Vaalvi
- Best Punjabi Film: Baaghi Di Dhee
- Best Bengali Film: Kaberi Antardhan
- Best Assamese Film: Emuthi Puthi
- Best Non-Feature Film: Ayena
Special Awards
- Best Action Direction: KGF: Chapter 2
- Best Choreography: Thiruchitrambalam
- Best Music Director: Pritam (Songs) and AR Rahman (Background Score)
- Best Editing: Aattam
- Best Child Artist: Sreepath Mallikappuram
- Best Documentary: Murmurs of the Jungle
About National Film Awards
The National Film Awards are the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema, established in 1954 to honor excellence in filmmaking across various languages and genres. They aim to encourage the production of films with aesthetic and technical excellence as well as social relevance.
Historical Note
Initially known as the State Awards, the first awards were given in 1954, focusing solely on regional films. The categories for actors and technicians were introduced later, in 1967.
Recent Winners Overview
- 2023 Best Feature Film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
- 2023 Best Actor: Allu Arjun for Pushpa: The Rise
- 2023 Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for Mimi
These awards highlight the diverse talent and storytelling in Indian cinema, celebrating achievements across various languages and genres.
Here’s a table summarizing the winners of the 70th National Film Awards 2024:
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Feature Film | Aattam | Aattam |
| Best Actor | Rishab Shetty | Kantara |
| Best Actress | Nithya Menen | Thiruchitrambalam |
| Best Actress | Manasi Parekh | The Kutch Express |
| Best Director | Sooraj Barjatya | Uunchai |
| Best Supporting Actress | Neena Gupta | Uunchai |
| Best Supporting Actor | Pawan Malhotra | Fouja |
| Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Kantara | Kantara |
| Best Debut Film of a Director | Pramod Kumar | Fouja |
| Best Telugu Film | Karthikeya 2 | Karthikeya 2 |
| Best Tamil Film | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 |
| Best Punjabi Film | Baaghi Di Dhee | Baaghi Di Dhee |
| Best Odia Film | Daman | Daman |
| Best Malayalam Film | Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009 | Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009 |
| Best Marathi Film | Vaalvi | Vaalvi |
| Best Kannada Film | KGF: Chapter 2 | KGF: Chapter 2 |
| Best Hindi Film | Gulmohar | Gulmohar |
| Best Tiwa Film | Sikaisal | Sikaisal |
| Best Bengali Film | Kaberi Antardhan | Kaberi Antardhan |
| Best Assamese Film | Emuthi Puthi | Emuthi Puthi |
| Best Action Direction | KGF: Chapter 2 | KGF: Chapter 2 |
| Best Choreography | Thiruchitrambalam | Thiruchitrambalam |
| Best Lyrics | Fouja | Fouja |
| Best Music Director | Pritam (Songs), AR Rahman (Background Score) | Various |
| Best Makeup | Aparajito | Aparajito |
| Best Costumes | Kutch Express | Kutch Express |
| Best Production Design | Aparajito | Aparajito |
| Best Editing | Aattam | Aattam |
| Best Sound Design | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 |
| Best Screenplay | Aattam | Aattam |
| Best Dialogues | Gulmohar | Gulmohar |
| Best Cinematography | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 | Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Bombay Jayashri | Saudi Velakka CC.225/2009 |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Arijit Singh | Brahmastra |
| Best Child Artist | Sreepath Mallikappuram | Sreepath Mallikappuram |
| Best Film in AVGC | Brahmastra | Brahmastra |
| Best Non-Feature Film Promoting Social and Environmental Values | Kutch Express | Kutch Express |
| Best Documentary | Murmurs of the Jungle | Murmurs of the Jungle |
Paris Olympics 2024: A Celebration of Sports and Unity
The Paris Olympics 2024 marks a significant milestone in the history of the modern Olympic Games. This edition is set to bring together athletes from around the world in a celebration of sports, unity, and international cooperation.
Theme and Mascot
- Mascots: The official mascots for the Paris 2024 Games are The Phryges.
- Theme: The theme of this year’s Olympic Day is “Let’s Move and Celebrate”, inspiring people to embrace the joy of movement.
Key Figures of the Olympics
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Edition | 33rd Summer Olympic Games |
| Dates | July 26 to August 11, 2024 |
| Competition Duration | 19 days (handball, football, and rugby start on July 24) |
| Total Events | 329 |
| Participating Athletes | 10,500 |
| Countries Represented | Over 200 NOCs and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team |
| Sports | 32 (including 4 additional sports) |
| Sessions (Competitions and Ceremonies) | 754 |
| Venues | 35 |
| Accredited Journalists | 20,000 |
| Volunteers | 45,000 |
| Meals Served Daily at Athletes’ Village | 600,000 |
Historical Significance
The Paris Olympics 2024 is particularly noteworthy as it commemorates the centenary of the last Paris Olympics, which took place in 1924. This will be the third time Paris has hosted the Olympics, with previous editions in 1900 and 1924.
Medal Tally: Top 10 Countries
| Rank | NOC | Gold Medals (G) | Silver Medals (S) | Bronze Medals (B) | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 40 | 44 | 42 | 126 |
| 2 | People’s Republic of China | 40 | 27 | 24 | 91 |
| 3 | Japan | 20 | 12 | 13 | 45 |
| 4 | Australia | 18 | 19 | 16 | 53 |
| 5 | France | 16 | 26 | 22 | 64 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 15 | 7 | 12 | 34 |
| 7 | Great Britain | 14 | 22 | 29 | 65 |
| 8 | Republic of Korea | 13 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
| 9 | Italy | 12 | 13 | 15 | 40 |
| 10 | Germany | 12 | 13 | 8 | 33 |
| 62 | Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 71 | India | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Indian Participation
- Opening Ceremony: Badminton superstar PV Sindhu and table tennis ace Sharath Kamal.
- Closing Ceremony: Shooter Manu Bhaker and bronze-winning Indian men’s hockey player PR Sreejesh.
- Torchbearer: Abhinav Bindra was selected as the torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Chef-De-Mission: Gagan Narang appointed as India’s Chef-De-Mission for the Paris Olympics 2024.
- Contingent Size: A total of 117 Indian athletes are competing for medals and sporting glory.
Indian Medalists at Paris 2024
| Athlete | Medal | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Manu Bhaker | Bronze | Women’s 10m air pistol shooting |
| Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh | Bronze | Mixed team 10m air pistol shooting |
| Swapnil Kusale | Bronze | Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions shooting |
| Indian Hockey Team | Bronze | Men’s hockey |
| Neeraj Chopra | Silver | Men’s javelin throw |
| Aman Sehrawat | Bronze | Men’s 57kg wrestling |
The Paris Olympics 2024 is set to be a remarkable event, highlighting the spirit of competition and international camaraderie among athletes.
National and International Affairs Update
National Affairs
- Right to Education (RTE) Act Implementation: Punjab, Telangana, Kerala, and West Bengal have not yet implemented the RTE Act, 2009, as disclosed by Union Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chowdhary in the Rajya Sabha.
Technology Transfer Agreement: The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) has signed a Transfer of Technology agreement with Toshniwal Hyvac Pvt. Ltd. and Sir Automation Industries.
- Diamond Imprest Licence Restoration: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the restoration of the Diamond Imprest Licence to revitalize India’s gems and jewellery sector.
- One India-One Ticket Initiative: Indian Railways and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) are partnering to promote a streamlined travel initiative for passengers using both mainline railway services and Namo Bharat trains.
- Secular Civil Code: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a ‘Secular Civil Code’ on August 15, suggesting a broader policy approach to avoid friction within the ruling NDA and beyond.
Kisan Ki Baat Programme: A new monthly radio program, ‘Kisan Ki Baat,’ will be launched to provide scientific knowledge to farmers, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
- ET World Leaders Forum: Prime Minister Modi will be the chief guest at the inaugural ET World Leaders Forum in New Delhi on August 31.
- National Pest Surveillance System: An AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) was launched to help farmers connect with agriculture scientists for pest control.
- Anti-Dumping Investigation: India has initiated an investigation into the import of hot rolled flat products from Vietnam, citing complaints of unfair pricing impacting the domestic steel industry.
New Parliamentary Committees: The Lok Sabha speaker named the constituents of six new Parliamentary Committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
- Reduction in Windfall Tax: The windfall tax on petroleum crude oil has been reduced to ₹2,100 per metric tonne, effective August 17.
- Airport Infrastructure Projects: The Union Cabinet approved significant airport infrastructure projects in West Bengal and Bihar with a total investment of approximately ₹2,962 crore.
States in the News
Bihar’s Temple Registration Mandate: The Bihar government mandated the registration of temples, mutts, and trusts, requiring all District Magistrates to ensure compliance with the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts.
- Maharashtra’s Protected Monuments: The Maharashtra government has declared the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.
International Affairs
- Neelakurinji Flower Threatened: The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), native to southwest India, has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- World’s Oldest Solar Calendar: Archaeologists may have discovered the world’s oldest solar calendar at Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey.
India-Australia Bilateral Meetings: India and Australia held two significant meetings to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including a Maritime Security Dialogue and a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.
- Germany Joins UN Command: Germany’s inclusion in the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea expands the command’s member states to 18.
- Mpox Variant in Sweden: Sweden confirmed its first case of the mpox Clade I variant, the first occurrence of this more dangerous strain outside Africa.
- UN Human Rights Team in Bangladesh: A UN human rights team will visit Dhaka to discuss investigations into human rights violations during recent unrest in Bangladesh.
This summary highlights significant national and international events and updates that are shaping current affairs.
Agreements/MoUs Signed
- Bilateral Customs Cooperation: India and New Zealand have signed a Bilateral Customs Cooperation Arrangement to facilitate easier trade between the two nations.
Launch of Nepal’s Munal Satellite: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the launch of Nepal’s Munal satellite.
- Health Authority Collaboration: A MoU was signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda on August 13.
- Cooperation on SMEs: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) signed a MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the U.S. to promote cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises.
Books and Authors
’75 Great Revolutionaries of India’: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh attended the launch of this book by MP Bhim Singh, praising its focus on lesser-known freedom fighters.
Appointments/Resignations
| Position | Appointee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Secretary of India | T.V. Somanathan | Succeeded Rajiv Gauba, whose term ends this month. |
| Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Limited | Raj Kumar Chaudhary | New appointment announced by NHPC Limited. |
| President of Rwanda | Paul Kagame | Sworn in for a fourth term with over 99% of the vote on August 11. |
| CEO of BHIM App | Lalitha Nataraj | Appointed to lead the new standalone subsidiary of NPCI. |
| Managing Director of SBI | Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh | Overseeing Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group. |
| Secretary of the Ministry of Steel | Sandeep Poundrik | Officially took over from his predecessor at Udyog Bhawan. |
| Ambassador of India to the United States | Vinay Mohan Kwatra | Assumed charge on August 13. |
| Prime Minister of Japan | Fumio Kishida | Announced resignation effective next month; will not contest upcoming vote. |
| Prime Minister of Thailand | Paetongtarn Shinawatra | Elected as the youngest Prime Minister on August 16, 2024. |
| Director of Enforcement Directorate | Rahul Navin | Appointed as full-time director for two years on August 14. |
| Managing Director and CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | Salee Sukumaran Nair | Approved for a three-year term by RBI. |
Defence News
- Udara Shakti 2024: The bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) successfully concluded on August 9, 2024, at the RMAF base in Kuantan, Malaysia.
INS Arighat: India is nearing the commissioning of its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arighat.
- Mitra Shakti Exercise: The Mitra Shakti military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army commenced on August 12, 2024, at the Sri Lankan Army Training School in Maduru Oya, enhancing military cooperation between the two nations.
Awards and Recognitions
King Khan at Locarno Film Festival: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival on August 10, celebrating his illustrious career in film.
- Gallantry Awards: Out of 208 gallantry awards, 52 were awarded to personnel deployed in Left-wing extremism areas, 31 in Jammu and Kashmir, and 17 to those from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Summits and Conferences
- Voice of Global South Summit: India will host the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit on August 17, 2024. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of inclusive development and reflects India’s philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family).
Ranks and Reports
- India Rankings 2024: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2024 on August 12, implementing the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
Sports News
Global Women’s Kabaddi League: The inaugural Global Pravasi Women’s Kabaddi League (GPKL) will start in September in Haryana, featuring female athletes from over 15 countries.
- ICC Players of the Month: England’s Gus Atkinson and Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu were named ICC Players of the Month for July 2024.
Hockey India Update: PR Sreejesh, retiring goalkeeper, has been appointed as the head coach for the Indian junior men’s hockey team.
- Pramod Bhagat Suspension: Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended for 18 months for breaching anti-doping regulations, resulting in his absence from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Schemes and Committees
- FloodWatch India 2.0: Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil launched the upgraded version of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile app on August 12.
Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana: The Maharashtra government is set to launch this scheme on Raksha Bandhan, aimed at supporting women’s welfare.
Science and Technology
- China’s Drone Advancements: China tested its largest unmanned cargo aircraft as part of its strategy to develop a $279-billion low-altitude economy by 2030.
- DRDO Flight Test: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav on August 13 from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet.
Important Days
- International Youth Day: Observed on August 12, it recognizes the contributions of young people and the challenges they face.
World Biofuel Day: Celebrated on August 10 to commemorate the achievement of German engineer Rudolf Diesel, who operated an engine using peanut oil in 1893.
- World Elephant Day: Observed on August 12, this day raises awareness about the challenges faced by elephants.
- World Organ Donation Day: Observed on August 13 to promote awareness and encourage organ donation registration.
Obituaries
Susan Wojcicki: The former CEO of YouTube and a significant figure in tech, passed away at 56 after a two-year battle with cancer.
- Natwar Singh: Former External Affairs Minister, passed away at 95 due to prolonged illness on August 10.
- Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal: Renowned scientist and key figure in India’s missile program, passed away at 84, remembered as the ‘Father of Agni Missiles’.
Static GK
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Established: 2008
- Chairman: Ajay Kumar Choudhary
- MD & CEO: Dilip Asbe
NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation)
- Headquarters: Faridabad, Haryana, India
- Established: 1975
- Chairman & Managing Director: Shri Raj Kumar Chaudhary
National Statistical Office (NSO)
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Established: 1950 (as Central Statistical Organisation)
- Chief Statistician of India: Prof. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar
RBL Bank
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Established: 1943
- MD & CEO: R Subramaniakumar
Axis Bank
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Established: 1993
- MD & CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Established: 1964
- Chairman & Managing Director: Sadashiv Murthy Koppu
National Health Authority (NHA)
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Established: 2019
- CEO: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Established: 2014
- Director: Dr. Anup Kumar
International Information
- Australia:
- Capital: Canberra
- Established: 1 January 1901 (Federation)
- Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese
- Turkey:
- Capital: Ankara
- President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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