CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched ‘E-Rakshabandhan’, aimed at creating awareness among the public on cybercrime across the State, through a video link on Monday.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which state has launched a cyber-crime awareness programme named ‘E-Rakshabandhan’? Notes: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched a cybercrime awareness programme E-Rakshabandhan.

Detailed explanation-3: -In January 2015, Cyberpeace Foundation collaborated with Gujarat Technological University launched e-Raksha Research Centre to fight cyber crime with the goal of establishing a peaceful cyber space.

Detailed explanation-4: -Karnataka had the highest share with 2, 243 cases, followed by Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Laws Against Cyber-Crime In India, the Information Technology Act, of 2000 (hereinafter: IT Act) and the Indian Penal Code of 1860 (hereinafter: IPC) are currently in effect that govern malicious online activity which infringes the rights of internet users.