Science Film Festival - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   6th National Science Film Festival took place in

a. Lucknow
b. Mumbai
c. Goa
d. New Delhi
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mumbai

Explanation:

  • 6th National Science Film Festival took place in Mumbai.
  • National Science Film Festival and Competition (Rashtriya Vigyan Chalchitra Mela) is organised by Vigyan Prasar, the Indian Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with Jahangirabad Media Institute as a part of the Indian Science Congress 2011.
  • The festival is an initiative of Vigyan Prasar and the Government of India to promote science films in India. Science filmmaking is not a developed field in India compared to many other developed countries. The festival is meant to bring attention towards the need of quality science film making in the country.
  • The competition category is open to Indian entries only. International science films will be screened under non-competition category. In each category there are three awards. The best film in each category will receive Golden Beaver Award and cash prize of Rs.50,000. Second best film in each category will get a cash prize of Rs.30,000. The third prize is consist of Rs.20,000.