Current Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced two major initiatives to strengthen the Indian film industry and expand cinema infrastructure.
- High-Level Study Group
- Chairperson: Prasoon Joshi
- Improve global competitiveness of Indian films.
- Promote AI and virtual production.
- Improve institutional financing for filmmakers.
- Recommend a long-term policy framework.
- Report to be submitted within 3 months.
- Model State Cinema Regulations
- Issued for adoption by States and UTs.
- Simplify cinema hall approvals and licensing.
- Increase cinema screens, especially in smaller towns.
- Encourage private investment in cinema infrastructure.
- Promote a transparent and uniform regulatory framework.
Question:
Q1.Who will chair the high-level Study Group constituted by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to strengthen the Indian film industry?
a) Ashwini Vaishnaw
b) Prasoon Joshi
c) Aamir Khan
d) Shekhar Kapur
Answer: b) The high-level Study Group will be chaired by Prasoon Joshi.
