Important Days International Youth Day 2024 The day is observed every year on August 12 to raises awareness about the challenges and issues facing youth globally. Theme 2024: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable " The day was first announced in 1999 and observed on August 12, 2000. Awards and Honour National Film Awards for 2022 The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were recently announced at the National Media Center in New Delhi. Best Feature Film – Aattam Best Actor - Rishab Shetty (Kantara (Kannada)) Best Actress award Nithya Menen for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) Manasi Parekh for Kutch Express (Gujarati) Best Music Director (background music) – R.Rahman Best Music Director (songs) award – Pritam. Best Tamil Film - Ponnyin Selvan-Part 1 Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Kantara Best Choreography award - Jani Master and Sathish Krishnan (Thiruchitrambalam) Best Direction - Sooraj R. Barjatya (Uunchai: Zenith (Hindi)) About National Film Awards First awarded - 10 October 1954 Awarded for - Excellence in cinematic achievements for Indian cinema Presented by - Directorate of Film Festivals Director - Senthil Rajan