CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to provide techno-friendly digital services to the citizens of Delhi, the Delhi Police has become the first police force in the country to introduce a ‘Smart Card Arms License’. The Delhi Police Licensing unit has decided to replace the existing bulky arms license booklet with a ‘Smart Card Arms License’.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the 75th anniversary of Delhi Police, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the Smart Card Arms License (SCAL), replacing the existing arms license booklet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the ‘Smart Card Arms License’ and ‘Shastra App’ of the Delhi Police. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the ‘Smart Card Arms License’ and ‘Shastra App’ of the Delhi Police, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Delhi Police.

Detailed explanation-4: -In India, the notion of a gun license is governed by the Arms Act of 1959. Any Indian citizen who wishes to acquire a firearm may only purchase NPB firearms. This statute has a clause that permits people to obtain the authority to carry a firearm if they face a serious threat to their lives.

Detailed explanation-5: -In India, license fee at the time of grant of Handguns (i.e. Revolvers / Pistols, both restricted or permissible), Centrefire rifles, breach loading center fire rifles, 0.22 bore rim-fire rifles, smooth bore breach loading shotguns and Air Weapons (including air rifles and air guns) is Rs. 1000.