CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In its bid to keep jail inmates abreast about ongoings in the outside world, Central Jail of Indore has got its own radio channel ‘Jail Vaani-FM 18.77’. Through the radio channel, prisoners are hopeful of catching entertainment, while also becoming aware of the happenings around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a recent update, Central Jail of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore has got its own radio channel ‘Jail V 18.77’ with an aim to keep inmates aware of what is going on around the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2001, India’s first private FM station – Radio City, Bangalore – came on air, ending an era of state broadcasting that began in 1930.

Detailed explanation-4: -The various type of Jail institutions which are in existence in the States/UTs are Central jails, District jails and Sub jails. The other types of jail establishments are women jails, borstal schools, open jails and special jails. The criteria for a jail to be categorised as a central jail differs from State to State.