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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state Police has launched DNA Index System (DIS), the first-of-its-kind initiative that allows generation of DNA profiles from live samples like saliva and blood stains.
A
Karnataka
B
Haryana
C
Odisha
D
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By Ashish Pandey: As part of its proactive policing, the Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday launched the DNA Index System for the first time in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -With this, Tamil Nadu became the first State in the country to introduce such a tool, a State government press release said.

Detailed explanation-3: -Concerning the social and public interest, we have developed the first-ever identification portal and DNA database of unidentified dead bodies autopsied at the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Andhra Pradesh became the first state in the country to launch DNA Index System (DIS) for DNA (Deoxyribonucleac acid) profiling of criminals. The system uses the latest DNA technology tool (also known as RapidHIT DNA System) developed by IntegenX of United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) under section 53 and 53-A establishes the legal framework for DNA profiling of subjects in criminal investigations. 22 Section 53(1) provides for DNA profiling of the accused at the request of the Police. Section 53A also provides for DNA profiling of those accused of rape.

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