CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chennai Police gets SKOCH award for Kaaval Karangal programme. Started by the Chennai police in April 2021 as an initiative to help destitute people in the city, the scheme was lauded by Chief Minister M K Stalin during Independence Day celebrations two weeks ago.

Detailed explanation-2: -Instituted in 2003, SKOCH Award salutes people, projects and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation. SKOCH Award winners include the mighty and the ordinary alike. They receive this Award for their extraordinary achievements in contributing to the society.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chennai Police is headed by the Commissioner of Police, who is an Indian Police Service Officer of the rank of Addl.

Detailed explanation-4: -The city police force is headed by a Commissioner of Police and the administrative control vests with the Tamil Nadu Home Department. There are four sub-divisions of the Greater Chennai Police, and 104 police stations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chennai Police is divided into four Subdivisions i.e North, West, East/central & South.