Railway Protection Force
Rail War Room
The Rail War Room has been set up by the Ministry of Railways to facilitate fast redressal of public complaints and grievances. Equipped with latest communications facilities, it will function round-the-clock to improve the services of the railways. Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
RPF: Operation “NARCOS”
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently recovered narcotics products of worth Rs. 7.40 Crore under its “Operation NARCOS”. What is Operation NARCOS? The RPF launched the operation NARCOS in the month of June 2022, for bringing attention to menace of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
RPF: Operation Mahila Suraksha
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) under Operation Mahila Suraksha has rescued 150 women and girls from falling into the trap of human trafficking syndicates. What was the duration of this operation and why was it conducted? This month-long operation which ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
RPF: ‘Operation Nanhe Farishte’
Under “Operation Nanhe Farishte”, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have rescued more than 1,000 kids from Railway stations across India, in the month of January, 2022. Key facts The RPF is entrusted with providing safety to passengers. It saved 1,045 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Operation AAHT
The Railway Protection Force, RPF has launched Operation AAHT to curb human trafficking. It will mainly focus on trains that are originating from border countries. The operation is held under Ministry of Railways. (RPF acts under railways ministry). About Operation ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Mission Jeewan Raksha
According to an officer of Indian Railways, Under the “Mission Jeewan Raksha”, RPF personnel have saved 1650 lives from the wheels of running trains at railway stations in last four years. Key facts Out of this, around 350 lives were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Indian Railways launches “Meri Saheli” Initiative
The Railway Protection Force recently launched “Meri Saheli” initiative. The initiative will focus on the safety of women passengers. It was launched as a pilot project in South Eastern Railway in September 2020. It was then extended to all zones. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Induction of Ninja UAV by Indian railways for better surveillance
The railway has inducted unmanned aerial vehicles named Ninja for monitoring tracks and workshops and enhancing security surveillance systems. The drone technology will also be used in rescue, recovery, restoration operations at disaster sites. A team of Railway Protection Force ..