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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of National Forensic Science University bill 2020 recently in passed in Lok Sabha?
A
Facilitate and promote studies and research
B
Achieve excellence in forensic science
C
Applied behavioural science studies, law, criminology.
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bill is to establish the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar and the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences, New Delhi, as a National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat. The Bill declares the University to be an institution of national importance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forensic science is a critical element of the criminal justice system. Forensic scientists examine and analyze evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere to develop objective findings that can assist in the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crime or absolve an innocent person from suspicion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah addressed First convocation of National Forensic Science University (NFSU) and also inaugurated various facilities at NFSU campus in Gandhinagar.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Forensic Academy (NFA) is an intensive 10-week training program designed to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies in evidence identification, collection, and preservation. The NFA is offered in-residence, utilizing curriculum developed by leading forensic practitioners from across the United States.

Detailed explanation-5: -(AN INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE) National Forensic Sciences University, the erstwhile Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is the brain child of Govt of Gujarat. It was established by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri.

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