CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting M Venkaiah Naidu on 27 March 2017 launched Online Film Certification System E-Cinepramaan of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an aim to promote transparency and ensure Clean Cinema Clean India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT), a statutory body, is constituted vide Section 5D of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 (37 of 1952) by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. The Tribunal has its headquarters in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The board currently issues four certificates U, UA, A, S. The board may refuse to certify a film. Additionally, V/U, V/UA, V/A are used for video releases with U, U/A and A carrying the same meaning as above. Note-Films with “S certification” should not be viewed by the public.

Detailed explanation-4: -Information & Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu launched the online film certification system, ‘e-cinepramaan’, with an aim to censor corruption and promote clean cinema. The new system of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will make the entire process of certification transparent and efficient.