Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound Wins Best Film at IFFM 2025
Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound won the Best Film Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025. Known for his acclaimed works like Masaan and Geeli Pucchi, Ghaywan’s storytelling has once again received international recognition. The festival, which celebrates Indian cinema abroad, highlighted contemporary narratives and diverse voices in filmmaking.
MCQs:
1. Which film won the Best Film Award at IFFM 2025?
a) Masaan
b) Homebound
c) Geeli Pucchi
d) Lunchbox
Answer: b) Homebound
2. Who directed the award-winning film Homebound?
a) Ritesh Batra
b) Anurag Kashyap
c) Neeraj Ghaywan
d) Zoya Akhtar
Answer: c) Neeraj Ghaywan
3. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is held in which country?
a) USA
b) Australia
c) UK
d) Canada
Answer: b) Australia
Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur Collaborate on Drone Technology
The Assam Rifles has partnered with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Manipur to jointly develop advanced drone technologies for security and surveillance in border areas. This collaboration aims to strengthen border management, counter-insurgency operations, and disaster response. It will also enhance research opportunities for students in the Northeast.
MCQs:
1. Assam Rifles has signed a drone technology collaboration with which institute?
a) IIT Guwahati
b) IIIT Manipur
c) NIT Silchar
d) IIT Delhi
Answer: b) IIIT Manipur
2. The Assam Rifles is primarily responsible for security in which region of India?
a) Western border
b) Southern states
c) Northeastern states
d) Coastal areas
Answer: c) Northeastern states
3. What is the primary focus of the Assam Rifles–IIIT Manipur collaboration?
a) AI in agriculture
b) Drone surveillance
c) Renewable energy
d) Road construction
Answer: b) Drone surveillance
Indian Oil to Start SAF Production in December 2025
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) announced that it will begin the commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by December 2025. SAF, derived from renewable sources like agricultural waste and used cooking oil, is a cleaner alternative to conventional jet fuel. This move will help India reduce its carbon footprint in the aviation sector and align with its net-zero emission goals.
MCQs:
1. Which company will start commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in December 2025?
a) ONGC
b) BPCL
c) Indian Oil
d) Reliance Energy
Answer: c) Indian Oil
2. SAF is primarily used in which sector?
a) Railways
b) Aviation
c) Shipping
d) Road transport
Answer: b) Aviation
3. Sustainable Aviation Fuel is mainly produced from:
a) Crude oil
b) Renewable sources like cooking oil and biomass
c) Natural gas
d) Coal reserves
Answer: b) Renewable sources like cooking oil and biomass
India’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in July 2025
India’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July 2025, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This marks an improvement from June’s 5.7%, reflecting growth in employment opportunities across manufacturing, services, and rural sectors. The drop also highlights the impact of government initiatives aimed at job creation and economic recovery.
MCQs:
1. What was India’s unemployment rate in July 2025?
a) 5.7%
b) 6.2%
c) 5.2%
d) 4.8%
Answer: c) 5.2%
2. Which organization provided the unemployment data for July 2025?
a) NITI Aayog
b) RBI
c) CMIE
d) NSO
Answer: c) CMIE
3. The fall in unemployment was mainly supported by growth in:
a) Mining and defense
b) Services, manufacturing, and rural sectors
c) Space technology
d) Imports and exports
Answer: b) Services, manufacturing, and rural sectors
