CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In a bid to better the conviction rate, Gujarat police introduced the digital platform called ‘Pocket Cop’ Project, under which 4900 smartphones will be contested with real-time information of 68 lakh criminals.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state government has launched the digital platform “Pocket Cop Project” for police force? Notes: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched the digital platform ‘Pocket Cop Project’ in order to ensure that the police force of the state is equipped with modern day technology.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under the project, every officer in charge of the police station, Investigating Officer, PCR van and officials handling the passport verification process shall be equipped with a smartphone enabled with internet connectivity. The government has made a provision of 4900 such phones.

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains Q. Which state government launched a digital platform called ‘Knowledge Mission’, to promote employment and skilling? Notes: The Kerala state government has launched ‘Kerala Knowledge Mission’, a digital platform to provide employment and skill training.