Women Safety
J&K Women Safety Squad
The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently started Two women safety squad in Srinagar city. Each squad will comprise of 5 Lady Police officers or personnel each. Both the squads will be headed by Inspector Khalida Parveen. What is the purpose ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Government to establish Women Helpline Centres in Foreign Countries
The Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani, in a reply to supplementary question in Rajya Sabha has replied that, the central government will soon establish a women helpline centres in foreign countries which will look after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 approved by Cabinet
On January 29, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. The bill aims to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy act, 1971. The bill is to be introduced in the coming session of Parliament Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Delhi Government releases Guarantee card on free bus services, water & electricity
On January 19, 2020, the Delhi Government released the guarantee card that consisted of 10 guarantees for the residents of Delhi. It included free bus services, electricity, water supply, pollution, etc. Electricity The card guaranteed uninterrupted power supply throughout the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Nirbhaya funds: IP based video surveillance in railways & Fast Track Courts
The Indian Railways has enhanced security in major railway hubs by installing IP based video surveillance system. The surveillance has been installed in parking areas, entrance and exit platforms, waiting hall and over bridges. Highlights The surveillance system is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Shops and Businesses in Gujarat can now remain Open 24X7
‘Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2019’ came into force from May 1. It allows that shops, commercial establishments and businesses running in state can now remain open round the clock (24X7). The act ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Tracking Progress of ‘Safe City Programme’
According to recent media reports, not much progress has been made in making cities safer for women even one year after launch of Safe City programme. It highlights poor guidelines and improper utilization of funds and focus on general elections ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
My Circle Safety App
My Circle App was launched by Bharti Airtel in collaboration with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO). My Circle app aims to help women in case they face any problem or a panic situation. My Circle App My Circle app enables women to send SOS ..