Winners of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022
The prestigious ceremony of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 was held on February 20. The event was held in Mumbai and the best performances from last year were honoured in the event this time. This year Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022 celebrated the opulence of Indian Cinema and also commemorated the 75 years of Independence or Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Role, and Best Negative Role, were among the other titles that were given to the personalities of the Indian film fraternity.
Here is a complete list of winners of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2022:
- Film of the Year Award: Pushpa: The Rise
- Best Film Award: Shershaah
- Best Actor Award: Ranveer Singh for film 83
- Best Actress Award: Kriti Sanon for film Mimi
- Outstanding Contribution to Films: Asha Parekh
- Critics Best Actor Award: Sidharth Malhotra
- Critics Best Actress Award: Kiara Advani
- Best Actor in Supporting Role Award: Satish Kaushik for film Kaagaz
- Best Actress in Supporting Role Award: Lara Dutta for film Bell-Bottom
- Best Actor in Negative Role Award: Aayush Sharma for film Antim: The Final Truth
- People’s Choice Best Actor Award: Abhimanyu Dasani
- People’s Choice Best Actress Award: Radhika Madan
- Best Debut Award: Ahan Shetty for film Tadap
- Best Playback Singer Male Award: Vishal Mishra
- Best Playback Singer Female Award: Kanika Kapoor
- Critics Best Film Award: Sardar Udham Singh
- Best Director Award: Ken Ghosh for film State of Siege: Temple Attack
- Best Cinematographer Award: Jayakrishna Gummadi for film Haseena Dilruba
- Best International Feature Film Award: Another Round
- Best Short Film Award: Pauli
- Best Actor in Web Series Award: Manoj Bajpayee for The Family Man 2
- Best Actress in Web Series Award: Raveena Tandon for Aranyak
- Best Web Series Award: Candy
- Best Actor in Television Series Award: Shaheer Sheikh for Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi
- Best Actress in Television Series Award: Shraddha Arya for Kundali Bhagya
- Television Series of the Year Award: Anupama
- Most Promising Actor in Television Series Award: Dheeraj Dhoopar for Kundali Bhagya
- Most Promising Actress in Television Series Award: Rupali Ganguly for Anupama
SBI, PNB, BoB, UBI, Canara Bank and BoM acquires stake in IDRCL
State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda (BoB), Union Bank of India (UBI), Canara Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) have announced their subscription to the shares of India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL). Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Public FIs will hold a maximum of 49% in stake of IDRCL while the remaining stake will be with private-sector lenders. The NARCL has been incorporated under the Companies Act, and public sector banks will hold 51 per cent in NARCL.
The stakes acquired by these banks is given in the table below. The Banks will further reduce their stake in IDRCL which is also given in the table below:
| Name of Bank | Stake acquired | Reduces stake by March 31, 2022 |
| State Bank of India (SBI) | 12.30% | 5% |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) | 11.18% | 5% |
| Union Bank of India (UBI) | 12.30% | 10% |
| Canara Bank | 14.90% | 5% |
| Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) | 6.21% | 4% |
| Bank of Baroda (BoB) | 12.30% | 9.90% |
The objective of IDRCL:
India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL) and National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) have been set up by banks and financial institutions to consolidate and take over the existing stressed debt in the banking/ financial system and then manage and dispose the assets to Alternate Investment Funds.
A book titled ‘A Nation To Protect’ authored by Priyam Gandhi Mody
The book titled “A Nation To Protect” authored by Priyam Gandhi Mody was launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. The book highlights the role of PM Narendra Modi during the Covid crisis in the past two years. The book documents the Centre’s leadership in this unprecedented time and how it tided the nation through the crisis.
During the launch, Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya said he believed that ‘A Nation to Protect’ describes the reality as it unfolded during the last two years. “We have seen what happens when there is a true leadership with a vision,” said Mandaviya referring to PM Modi.
Queststion: Who is the author of book titled "A Nation To Protect"?
Ans: Priyam Gandhi Mody
UK’s researchers found 180-Million-Year-Old Fossil of ‘Sea Dragon’
United Kingdom researchers have found colossal 180-million-year-old fossilised remains of an Ichthyosaur, popularly known as a ‘sea dragon’. The researchers show one of the most significant discoveries in the region as the fossil is the biggest and most complete skeleton of its kind found in the United Kingdom. Ichthyosaurs resembled dolphins in body shape and became extinct around 90 million years ago, after first appearing 250 million years ago.
How was this skeleton found?
Joe Davis of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust discovered it during the routine draining of a lagoon island at the Rutland Water reservoir in February 2021. The first ichthyosaurs, which are called sea dragons because they tend to have very large teeth and eyes, were discovered by the fossil hunter and palaeontologist Mary Anning in the early 19th century. The specimen is currently being treated by a specialist paleontological conservator, a process that will take 12-18 months.
Expert overview:
Paul Barrett, Merit Researcher in the Earth Sciences Vertebrates and Anthropology Palaeobiology department at the Natural History Museum in London, said the Rutland ichthyosaur was “probably one of the largest fossil reptiles ever found, including dinosaurs.” Barrett was not involved in the find. Barrett, whose work has covered dinosaurs and other extinct reptiles including ichthyosaurs, said the find confirmed the “cosmopolitanism” of the species, which had previously mainly been known in Germany.
‘Heal by India’ GOI initiative for positioning India as global source for health sector
The government of India will be promoting the ‘Heal by India’ initiative to improve India’s educational institutions in the health sector. The Union Health Ministry recently organized a Chintan Shivir — ‘Heal by India’ for two days. ‘Heal by India’ initiative is meant to generate job opportunities abroad for India’s trained professionals in the health sector and enhance education to churn out quality human resources in health, thus helping them become eligible to work anywhere in the world.
To achieve the objectives under ‘Heal by India’:
- The government of India is working on assets like well-qualified faculty, no language barrier, availability of advanced technology, positive government policies etc. Especially for those that have high demand outside India.
- It includes almost 50-60 streams like dieticians, nurses, lab technicians, paramedics, OT (operation theatre) attendants, physiotherapists, OT technicians, medical attendants for old age patients care etc. They will be trained under the Skill India programme.
GoI to launch ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’ to deliver crop insurance policies
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare will launch ‘Meri Policy Mere Hath’ which is a doorstep distribution drive to deliver crop insurance policies to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The campaign aims to ensure all farmers are aware with all information on their policies, land records, the process of claim and grievance redressal under PMFBY.
A flagship scheme of the Government of India, PMFBY aims to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising out of natural calamities. Over 36 crore farmer applications have been insured under PMFBY, with over INR 1,07,059 crores of claims have already being paid under the scheme as of 4th February 2022.
About the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana:
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has completed 6 years of its implementation. It was launched by PM Modi on 18th February 2016 at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 550-tonne capacity Gobar-Dhan Plant in Indore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a 550-tonne capacity “Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant” in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, through video conferencing. This is the biggest Bio-CNG plant in Asia. It has been set up at a cost of Rs 150 crore. The gobardhan plant is based on the concept of waste-to-wealth innovation. Wet urban household waste and waste from cattle and farm is Gobar Dhan.
What is the need for Bio CNG Plant?
Lakhs of tonnes of garbage have occupied thousands of acres of land for decades across the country causing air and water pollution, the major reason behind the spread of diseases. The plant is based on zero-landfill models, which means no rejects would be generated.
What are the Benefits of the plants?
- Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, providing green energy; and organic compost as fertiliser.
- The Indore Gober Dhan Bio CNG plant will produce around 17,000 kg per day of CNG, and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost.
- It is proposed that such Gober Dhan Bio CNG plants will be established in 75 big Municipal bodies in coming two years.
Mumbai to host International Olympic Committee session in 2023
Mumbai, India will host the International Olympic Committee session in 2023. The IOC Session for 2023 will be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The last such session was hosted by India in the year 1983 in New Delhi. In 2022, the IOC session was held in Beijing, China. Nita Ambani is the representative of India on this committee. Mumbai received a historic 99% of the votes in favour of its bid from the delegates participating in the process, with 75 members endorsing its candidature in the session held at Beijing.
What is the International Olympic Committee session?
The IOC Session is the yearly meeting of the 101 voting members and the 45 honorary members where they come together to decide amendments to the Olympic Charter, the election of IOC members and office-bearers and so on.
Which Country is going to host Olympic Committee session in 2023?
Ans: India (Mumbai)
Table Tennis player Manika Batra joins Adidas as brand ambassador
Table Tennis player, Manika Batra was named as the brand ambassador of Adidas. The partnership focuses on empowering women to realize their dreams, cheering for women to break barriers and boosting participation in sports. With this association, the duo aims to drive credibility and inclusivity in sports, further fanning the aspirations of upcoming women sportspersons across the country.
About the Manika Batra:
Manika Batra is the first Indian woman to win gold in table tennis at the Commonwealth Games 2018. She is the first Indian player to reach the top 10 of the (International Table Tennis Federation) ITTF World rankings in women’s doubles and top 15 in mixed doubles, and the first Indian woman to reach the top 50 of the ITTF Rankings.
Philanthropist Bill Gates conferred Hilal-e-Pakistan honour to eradicate polio
Microsoft founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, for his efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan. Gates is on a day-long visit to Pakistan and has met with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. He also visited the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) that oversees efforts to curb Covid-19.
According to the statement, Gates appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resource constraints and the initiatives and measures for public health safety. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has been a major contributor in worldwide polio eradication through Gavi, the vaccine alliance. Gates also met Planning and Development Minister and NCOC head Asad Umar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Microsoft Founded: 4 April 1975, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States;
- Microsoft Headquarters: Redmond, Washington, United States;
- Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella;
- Microsoft Chairperson: John W. Thompson.
A book on Rabindranath Tagore authored by Uma Das Gupta released
The book titled “A History of Sriniketan: Rabindranath Tagore’s Pioneering Work in Rural Construction” was authored by Uma Das Gupta and published under Niyogi Books ‘Paper Missile’ released. The book contains Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s work in ‘village reconstruction’ by setting up ‘Sriniketan’, a wing of his Visva Bharati International University at Santiniketan in 1922, which is also popularly known as a university town. It is situated in West Bengal.
The book highlights the efforts of Rabindranath Tagore in improving the condition of the peasantry by using scientific methods of cultivation through laboratory experiments where the expert and the peasant collectively participated.
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day: 20 February
Northern States Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Foundation Day on February 20, since 1987. Arunachal Pradesh is the extreme northern part of the country, which is also known as the ‘land of the rising sun’. The state at the edge of the Himalayas is proud to be called the land of dawn and lit mountains. Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of India.
Mizoram was declared as a separate UT in 1972 under the Northeast Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. It became the 23rd state of India after the 53rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, 1986. Mizoram, as well as the state of Arunachal Pradesh, came into existence on 20 February 1987.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- Chief Minister of Mizoram: Pu Zoramthanga; Governor: P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief minister: Pema Kha; Governor: B.D. Mishra.
Coal India gets ‘India’s Most Trusted Public Sector Company’ award
Maharatna company of the Government of India, Coal India Limited has been awarded the ‘India’s Most Trusted Public Sector Company’ award. Coal India received this honour at the “Energy Meet and Excellence Award” function organized by Industry Chamber “ASSOCHAM” in Kolkata. The company has got this honour at a time when Coal India has not allowed the situation of power crisis in the country by significantly increasing coal production and supply in the last few months to meet the increased demand for coal for the power sector.
In the midst of all these difficulties, Coal India has continuously increased its coal production and supply and did not allow the shortage of coal required to generate electricity in the country. It is worth noting that the name of Coal India Chairman Mr Pramod Agarwal was included in the list of “Top 40 CEOs of India” released in January 2022 by the well-known organization Start-up Lens. Last month, Vinay Ranjan, Director (Personnel & Industrial Relations), Coal India was named in Forbes India’s list of “India’s 100 Great People Managers, 2021”.
Indian businesses rank 5th in their concern for climate change
As per the ‘Deloitte 2022 CxO Sustainability Report: The Disconnect Between Ambition and Impact’, Indian businesses rank 5th in their concern for climate change. According to the report, 80 per cent of Indian executives see the world at a tipping point for responding to climate change compared with just 53 per cent eight months ago.
The report was released by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL). DTTL is also known as Deloitte Global. The Deloitte survey, done across 21 countries during September-October 2021, has found a higher number of top-level executives in India responding to the issue of climate change compared to the survey conducted in January-February 2021.
Significance of the Report:
The report examines business leaders’ and companies’ concerns and actions related to climate change and sustainability. The report also explores the disconnect between company ambition and impact, as well as steps CxOs can take to start to bridge the gap.
