CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Now Ministry of Home Affairs has approved a scheme to give assistance to States & UTs for setting up of such a helpdesk Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) per police station. This scheme will initially be implemented in 10,000 police stations in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Kozhikode. India’s first all-women police station, located in Kozhikode, is going to celebrate its 45th anniversary.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The Government of India had set up a dedicated fund called ‘Nirbhaya Fund’ for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.