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    Which of the following statements about the continuation

    of the "Safety of Women" umbrella scheme is/are correct? 1. The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the "Safety of Women" umbrella scheme. 2. The scheme includes scaling up the 112 helpline and setting up cyber forensic science labs. 3. About 10,000 personnel will be trained annually to prevent crimes against women and children.
    A Only Statement 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only Statement 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All Statements 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •  The Union Cabinet approved the Home Ministry’s proposal for continuation of the implementation of “Safety of Women” umbrella scheme at ₹1,179.72 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. •  It will include : Ø  scaling up of the 112 helpline; and setting up of six cyber forensic science labs in Pune, Kamrup (Assam), Bhopal, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Delhi and a National Forensic Data Centre. •  Every year, about 5,000 personnel will be trained to prevent crimes against women and children. •  Safety of women is an outcome of several factors like stringent deterrence and redressal of complaints in a timely manner.

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