Entertainment Current Affairs MCQs: National Film Awards 2026

1.

Which of the following is a common business model adopted by most major OTT platforms in India to generate revenue?

A Pay-per-view for every single content piece.

B Subscription-based access (SVOD) with or without advertising (AVOD).

C One-time purchase of the entire platform's library.

D Free content funded solely by government grants.

2.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021 significantly accelerated the growth of OTT platforms in India. What was a primary reason for this surge?

A Increased internet penetration and affordable data plans.

B Nationwide lockdowns and reduced outdoor entertainment options.

C Government subsidies for OTT subscriptions.

D A decline in the popularity of traditional television.

3.

Which of the following was one of the earliest major Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms to gain significant traction in India, often associated with providing live sports and regional content?

A Netflix

B Amazon Prime Video

C Hotstar (now Disney+ Hotstar)

D ZEE5

4.

The Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) plays a crucial role in the administration of the National Film Awards. What is its primary function in this context?

A To fund film production for award contenders.

B To manage the jury selection and award ceremony logistics.

C To promote Indian films internationally.

D To conduct film festivals across India.

5.

Which of the following is a key criterion for films to be eligible for consideration at the National Film Awards, typically announced in the year following the award year?

A Films must have been released exclusively on streaming platforms.

B Films must have received a theatrical release in India.

C Films must be produced by a government-owned studio.

D Films must have won an international award prior to submission.

6.

As of 2026, which ministry is primarily responsible for the organization and announcement of the National Film Awards in India?

A Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

B Ministry of Culture

C Ministry of Home Affairs

D Ministry of Tourism

7.

The Digital Rupee (e-Rupee) is designed to be a legal tender and is based on which fundamental principle?

A Decentralized peer-to-peer transactions without central authority

B Backed by a basket of foreign currencies

C Direct liability of the central bank

D Volatile market-driven value

8.

Which institution is primarily responsible for issuing and regulating India's Digital Rupee (e-Rupee)?

A Ministry of Finance, Government of India

B National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

C Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

D Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

9.

What type of digital currency is India's Digital Rupee (e-Rupee)?

A A private cryptocurrency like Bitcoin

B A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

C A stablecoin pegged to a basket of commodities

D A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) token

10.

How often is the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India mandated to meet in a financial year?

A Bi-annually (Twice a year)

B Quarterly (Four times a year)

C Annually (Once a year)

D Monthly (Twelve times a year)

MCQs 2026