CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has recently launched a mobile application called “Disha”?
A
Odisha
B
Uttrakhand
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Disha App is basically a mobile application which women can use to alert nearest the police station in case of an emergency. The State government, at the instance of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is promoting the Disha App in a big way for the safety of women.

Detailed explanation-2: -7. District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) Guidelines. Download (16.74 MB) 8.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kanti Rana Tata said Disha App and Disha Act were the brainchild of Chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and more than 1, 000 cases of crimes against women have been registered across the State based on the complaints received through the app.

Detailed explanation-4: -Disha app, developed by Andhra Pradesh government to provide quick response of women’s safety issues, was launched in February 2020 and has been downloaded more than 1.30 crore times.

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