Current affairs
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Practice Current Affairs sets
Monthly sets of current affairs MCQs. Every answer has an explanation.
October 2026
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June 2026
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Polish documentary ‘Silver’ wins the Golden Conch at the 19th MIFF 2026
- The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) closed on 21 June 2026.
- Its top honour, the Golden Conch for Best Documentary, went to the Polish film 'Silver'.
- 'Silver' was directed by Natalia Koniarz.
Why it matters
[Data] MIFF is India's festival for documentary, short fiction and animation films. Its awards are the Golden Conch and the Silver Conch. Award-winner questions are common in SSC papers.