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Government extends anti-narcotics scheme for 3 more years
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Anti-Narcotics Scheme for 3 more years to combat illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substances. Anti-Narcotics Scheme The scheme was first launched in October 2004 for period of five years. It was later extended twice in subsequent years. It aims to assist states and Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Anti-Narcotics Scheme • drug trafficking • Drugs • Government Schemes • Home Ministry • internal security • Psychotropic Substances
MHA to set up Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre in New Delhi
The Union Home Ministry will set up Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an apex coordination centre in New Delhi to deal with cybercrimes. It also has asked States to establish similar mechanism in every district and released funds for setting up of cyber-forensic training laboratory-cum-training centre for police officials in each State. It also ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Cybercrimes • Cybersecurity • Home Ministry • Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre • National • New Delh
Home Ministry eases Arms Rules to woo investments
The Union Home Ministry has liberalised Arms Rules to encourage investments in manufacture of arms, ammunition and weapons systems. The rules were liberalised with aim of making India a regional leader in supplying small arms to neighbouring countries as well as become an export hub. Key Facts Under the new rules, licence granted for manufacturing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arms Rules • Home Ministry • Make in India • manufacturing • National
Home Ministry forms study group to examine problems people residing in border areas
The Union Home Ministry has formed study group to examine various problems faced by people residing near International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir in wake of regular ceasefire violations by Pakistan. It will be headed by Rina Mitra, Special Secretary in Home Ministry. Composition of study group Its members ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Border Management • Ceasefire Violations • Home Ministry • India- Pakistan • International Border • Jammu and Kashmir • Rina Mitra Committee
Government launches digital police portal under CCTNS
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs launched digital police portal under Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Project (CCTNS). The portal is a smart policing initiative of the Government to provide services to citizens and aid efficient police investigation. It will help in realising Government’s dream of ‘Minimum Government Maximum Governance’. Digital police portal ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: CCTNS • Digital Police Portal • Governance • Government Schemes • Home Ministry • National
Government merges NCRB with BPRD
The Union Home Ministry has merged three-decade old National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD). The merger aims at improving administrative efficiency and optimal utilisation of resources for development works related to policing. It will also boost crime data collection and research efforts. Key Facts Now BPR&D will oversee ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Topics: BPRD • Home Ministry • internal security • National • NCRB • NCRB-BPRD merger • Policing