CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: Maharashtra, the last big territory that had remained shut for Bollywood, has allowed cinemas to reopen from 5 November at 50% capacity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka are some of the states which have allowed theatres to reopen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apart from South India, Maharashtra has more than 1, 000 screens followed by Gujarat with more than 730. The rest of India has nearly 33 per cent of the total screens in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Spectators must have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or their health status on the Aarogya Setu app must show as safe, ” according to the SOP.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cinema Halls Re-Open In Mumbai; Theatre Owners, Distributors And Filmmakers Rejoice. The Maharashtra government has allowed the cinema halls to be opened with 50 per cent capacity.