57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Steering Committee meets on August 21

Exam-focused facts from the 24 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The first Steering Committee meeting for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held in New Delhi on August 21, 2026.
The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L Murugan.
The 57th IFFI is scheduled to be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026.
The committee emphasized providing greater opportunities for young and emerging filmmakers and strengthening international outreach.
Ashutosh Gowariker serves as the Festival Director of IFFI.