RPF renamed as Indian Railways Protection Force Service; Railway prices hiked

The Railways Ministry has renamed Railway Protection Force (RPF) as Indian Railway Protection Force Service. The ministry has also accorded Group A status to RPF. Railway Protection Force The RPF was formed under the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957. Under the act, the RPF personnel have powers to search, arrest, investigate and prosecute. However, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Topics: Indian Railway Act • Indian Railway Board • Indian Railways • Ministry of Railways • Railway Protection Force

Operation Thirst: launched by Railway Protection Force

Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently launched ‘Operation Thirst’ to stop selling of unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water (PDW). During the operation, which was carried out on 8 and 9 July 2019 fines were imposed on those found guilty and many were arrested. About Operation Thirst It was launched by Railway Protection Force (RPF) as an all ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Topics: Indian Railway Act • Indian Railways • Operation Thirst • Railway Protection Force • Unauthorised Packaged Drinking Water