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EMMY AWARDS 2024

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Context

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

About Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards are prestigious awards presented by various organizations to recognize excellence in the television industry.
Originated in the United States, the awards are considered one of the highest honors in television.
Founded:January 25, 1949
The term "Emmy" is derived from "Immy," a nickname for the image orthicon tube used in early television cameras.

Eligibility and Voting

Eligibility Period:Awards are given for programming broadcast between June 1 and May 31 of the following year.
Voting Process:
- - Nominations:Nominations are submitted by members of the Television Academy.
  - Final Voting:Winners are selected through a final round of voting by Academy members.

Award Components

Trophy:The Emmy trophy features a winged woman holding an atom, symbolizing the arts and sciences.
Ceremony:The awards are presented during a televised ceremony, typically held annually in September.

Summary of important awards

Award	Purpose	Organizing Body
Grammy Awards	Recognizes excellence in the recording industry	The Recording Academy
Golden Globe Awards	Honors achievements in film and television	Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)
Academy Awards (Oscars)	Recognizes excellence in cinematic achievements	The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
National Film Awards (India)	Recognizes excellence in Indian cinema	Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Read about Oscars: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/96th-academy-awards

Read about National Film Awards: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/national-film-awards

Sources:

Hindu

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q:Consider the following statements about National Film Awards of India:

1.They are administered by the Directorate of Film Festivals.

2.Juries are appointed by the government of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: c)

Explanation:

1^st statement is correct: Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.

2^nd statement is incorrect: Juries are appointed by the Directorate of Film Festivals, and neither the Government nor the Directorate has influence over the selection process of the films.