CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -This scheme will initially be implemented in 10,000 police stations in the country. States & UTs may allocate the funds to police stations which have higher incidence of crimes against women and / or lack adequate facilities to cater to the requirements of women & children.

Detailed explanation-2: -In rural areas, only 5754 out of 9264 police stations have women helpdesks.

Detailed explanation-3: -A new chapter in policing was heralded in the country in 1992 when Chief Minister Jayalalithaa declared open the first All Women Police Station (AWPS) at Chennai’s Thousand Lights Police Station. It was managed by an inspector, three sub-inspectors, six head constables and 24 constables.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Kozhikode. India’s first all-women police station, located in Kozhikode, is going to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The station was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 27 October 1973.

Detailed explanation-5: -Officers at these stations are only allowed to respond to certain crimes, such as psychological violence, domestic violence, family violence, as well as specific types of threats and sexual violence. Some units offer financial help, counseling, and medical care for women who are having trouble.