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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsWho will be the head of the Apex Committee on G20 Secretariat, formed to oversee the preparations for G20 India Summit 2023?
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G20 Secretariat:
· India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and therefore the G20 Summit is going to be held in India in 2023 (18th edition).
· For its preparation, the govt has approved the fixing of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures.
· The G20 Secretariat is going to be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister and it’ll have the subsequent members:
1. Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman,
2. Home Minister: Amit Shah,
3. External Affairs Minister: S. Jaishankar, and
4. G20 Sherpa: Piyush Goyal
· The G20 secretariat is going to be liable for the implementation of overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency.
In 2022 the G20 summit is going to be held in Bali, Indonesia while in 2023 it’ll be held in New Delhi, India.
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G20 Secretariat:
· India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and therefore the G20 Summit is going to be held in India in 2023 (18th edition).
· For its preparation, the govt has approved the fixing of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures.
· The G20 Secretariat is going to be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister and it’ll have the subsequent members:
1. Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman,
2. Home Minister: Amit Shah,
3. External Affairs Minister: S. Jaishankar, and
4. G20 Sherpa: Piyush Goyal
· The G20 secretariat is going to be liable for the implementation of overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency.
In 2022 the G20 summit is going to be held in Bali, Indonesia while in 2023 it’ll be held in New Delhi, India.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Green hydrogen:
1. Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced from biomass like trees and plants materials.
2. Green hydrogen energy is vital for India to meet its Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
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Green Hydrogen Policy:
· Green hydrogen is produced with the help of electrolysis through electricity generated from renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind.
Background-
· India has its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070.
· Revised renewable energy addition target of 500 GW which primarily aims at decarbonisation of the power sector.
· Producing hydrogen from renewables in India is likely to be cheaper than producing it from natural gas.
· The vast majority of industrial hydrogen, about 70 metric tonnes (MT), is currently produced from natural gas through a conventional process known as steam methane reforming (SMR) with large quantities of by product CO2.
· The dependence on natural gas and coal means that hydrogen production today generates significant CO2 emissions.
· With the world seeking ways to accelerate the pace of transformation in the energy sector, India with the right policy support is in a unique position to not only become self-sufficient in green hydrogen but also produce green hydrogen for export markets.
· The focus on producing clean energy through green hydrogen is in line with the government’s goal of producing 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and, in the process, achieve emission goals under the Paris Agreement and reduce import dependency on fossil fuels.
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Green Hydrogen Policy:
· Green hydrogen is produced with the help of electrolysis through electricity generated from renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind.
Background-
· India has its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070.
· Revised renewable energy addition target of 500 GW which primarily aims at decarbonisation of the power sector.
· Producing hydrogen from renewables in India is likely to be cheaper than producing it from natural gas.
· The vast majority of industrial hydrogen, about 70 metric tonnes (MT), is currently produced from natural gas through a conventional process known as steam methane reforming (SMR) with large quantities of by product CO2.
· The dependence on natural gas and coal means that hydrogen production today generates significant CO2 emissions.
· With the world seeking ways to accelerate the pace of transformation in the energy sector, India with the right policy support is in a unique position to not only become self-sufficient in green hydrogen but also produce green hydrogen for export markets.
· The focus on producing clean energy through green hydrogen is in line with the government’s goal of producing 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and, in the process, achieve emission goals under the Paris Agreement and reduce import dependency on fossil fuels.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Budget 2022-23:
1. The total allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare for 2022-23 is ₹1.32 lakh crore , 0.7 per cent higher than the Budget estimates of 2020-21.
2. The flagship Green Revolution scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana are restructured as — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Krishionnati Yojana respectively.Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- The total allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare for 2022-23 is ₹1.32 lakh crore , 0.7 per cent higher than the Budget estimates of 2020-21.
- The renewed Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana now comprises the erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna, National Project on Soil and Health Fertility, Rainfed Area Development and Climate Change, and Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization including Management of Crop Residue.
- The Krishionnati Yojana comprises of the erstwhile green revolution programme.
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- The total allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare for 2022-23 is ₹1.32 lakh crore , 0.7 per cent higher than the Budget estimates of 2020-21.
- The renewed Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana now comprises the erstwhile Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojna, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna, National Project on Soil and Health Fertility, Rainfed Area Development and Climate Change, and Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization including Management of Crop Residue.
- The Krishionnati Yojana comprises of the erstwhile green revolution programme.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. India has set a target of producing 100 GW of renewable energy by 2022.
2. India targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
3. India intends to increase its share of renewable energy in India’s total electricity generation to about 50 percent by 2030.Which of the statement/s given above is/are Correct:
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- India’s INDC targets of installing 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power capacity by 2022, out of which 100 GW will be from Solar Energy.
- In Cop-26 summit, prime minister announced that India will cut its climate emissions to “net zero” by 2070.
- He also announced that India intended to fulfil 50% of its energy requirement through renewable energy by 2030, instead of 40 per cent earlier.
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- India’s INDC targets of installing 175 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power capacity by 2022, out of which 100 GW will be from Solar Energy.
- In Cop-26 summit, prime minister announced that India will cut its climate emissions to “net zero” by 2070.
- He also announced that India intended to fulfil 50% of its energy requirement through renewable energy by 2030, instead of 40 per cent earlier.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following ministry has recently approved a scheme named “New India Literacy Program” to cover all aspects of adult education?
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New India Literacy Programme:
· Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme named “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education.
· The scheme aims to align Adult Education will all aspects of National Education Policy 2020.
· The government has now replaced the term “Adult Education” as ‘Education for All’ in the country.
The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above in all states/UTs in the country.
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New India Literacy Programme:
· Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme named “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education.
· The scheme aims to align Adult Education will all aspects of National Education Policy 2020.
· The government has now replaced the term “Adult Education” as ‘Education for All’ in the country.
The scheme will cover non-literates of the age of 15 years and above in all states/UTs in the country.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 pointsRecently seen in the news regarding Ombudsperson App, it has been developed by
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Ombudsperson App:
· Ministry of Rural Development has developed an Ombudsperson App for smooth reporting and categorization of grievances by Ombudsperson based on complaints he received from various sources viz. physical, digital and mass media, related to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme in the States/UTs.
· The app will enable easy tracking and timely passing of awards by Ombudsperson on each case as per the guidelines.
· Ombudsperson can also easily upload the quarterly and annual reports on the website through the app.
· The app will help the ombudsperson to a greater extent in discharging her/his duty towards transparency and accountability.
· Also, smooth disposal of the grievances in a time-bound manner with minimal support of further human resources will be possible through the app.
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Ombudsperson App:
· Ministry of Rural Development has developed an Ombudsperson App for smooth reporting and categorization of grievances by Ombudsperson based on complaints he received from various sources viz. physical, digital and mass media, related to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme in the States/UTs.
· The app will enable easy tracking and timely passing of awards by Ombudsperson on each case as per the guidelines.
· Ombudsperson can also easily upload the quarterly and annual reports on the website through the app.
· The app will help the ombudsperson to a greater extent in discharging her/his duty towards transparency and accountability.
· Also, smooth disposal of the grievances in a time-bound manner with minimal support of further human resources will be possible through the app.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsOperation Ganga is a special evacuation mission launched by the Government of India to bring back Indian nationals from which country?
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Operation Ganga:
· The government of India has launched an evacuation mission named Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine tension.
· Due to the ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine has been declared as a no-fly zone by the authorities for the safety and security of the nations. Due to this many Indian nationals were left stranded in Ukraine.
· To help the Indian citizens come back to the country, the government of India decided to conduct a special evacuation mission named Operation Ganga. The government will bring back Indian nationals via flight.
Under Operation Ganga, around 15,000 Indians will be evacuated from Ukraine.
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Operation Ganga:
· The government of India has launched an evacuation mission named Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine due to the Russia-Ukraine tension.
· Due to the ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine has been declared as a no-fly zone by the authorities for the safety and security of the nations. Due to this many Indian nationals were left stranded in Ukraine.
· To help the Indian citizens come back to the country, the government of India decided to conduct a special evacuation mission named Operation Ganga. The government will bring back Indian nationals via flight.
Under Operation Ganga, around 15,000 Indians will be evacuated from Ukraine.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsMatch the following:
Convention Subject 1. Basel Convention Prior Informed Consent Procedure 2. Stockholm Convention Persistent organic pollutants 3. Rotterdam Convention Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
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- Basel Convention : Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
- Stockholm Convention : persistent organic pollutants
- Rotterdam Convention : Prior Informed Consent Procedure
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- Basel Convention : Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
- Stockholm Convention : persistent organic pollutants
- Rotterdam Convention : Prior Informed Consent Procedure
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Green Bonds, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a debt instrument with which capital is being raised to fund green projects.
2. Budget 2022 has announced the issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Green Bonds:
· Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech announced that the government proposes to issue sovereign green bonds to mobilise resources for green infrastructure.
· The proceeds will be deployed in public sector projects which help in reducing the carbon intensity of the economy.
· A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
· Green bonds work just like any other corporate or government bond.
· Borrowers issue these securities in order to secure financing for projects that will have a positive environmental impact, such as ecosystem restoration or reducing pollution.
· Investors who purchase these bonds can expect to make as the bond matures.
· In addition, there are often tax benefits for investing in green bonds.
Green Bonds Vs Blue Bonds:
· Blue bonds are sustainability bonds to finance projects that protect the ocean and related ecosystems.
· This can include projects to support sustainable fisheries, protection of coral reefs and other fragile ecosystems, or reducing pollution and acidification.
All blue bonds are green bonds, but not all green bonds are blue bonds.
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Green Bonds:
· Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech announced that the government proposes to issue sovereign green bonds to mobilise resources for green infrastructure.
· The proceeds will be deployed in public sector projects which help in reducing the carbon intensity of the economy.
· A green bond is a type of fixed-income instrument that is specifically earmarked to raise money for climate and environmental projects.
· Green bonds work just like any other corporate or government bond.
· Borrowers issue these securities in order to secure financing for projects that will have a positive environmental impact, such as ecosystem restoration or reducing pollution.
· Investors who purchase these bonds can expect to make as the bond matures.
· In addition, there are often tax benefits for investing in green bonds.
Green Bonds Vs Blue Bonds:
· Blue bonds are sustainability bonds to finance projects that protect the ocean and related ecosystems.
· This can include projects to support sustainable fisheries, protection of coral reefs and other fragile ecosystems, or reducing pollution and acidification.
All blue bonds are green bonds, but not all green bonds are blue bonds.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsWorld Wetlands Day has been recently in the news. It is celebrated on which following dates?
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Newly announced Ramsar sites:
· The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been listed as Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
· With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 49.
· Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP provides a safe wintering and staging ground for a large number of species of the Central Asian Flyway while Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) is a coastal wetland with rich avifaunal diversity providing a safe habitat to endangered and vulnerable species.
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Newly announced Ramsar sites:
· The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been listed as Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
· With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 49.
· Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP provides a safe wintering and staging ground for a large number of species of the Central Asian Flyway while Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) is a coastal wetland with rich avifaunal diversity providing a safe habitat to endangered and vulnerable species.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Listing as Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance) makes it incumbent upon the authority to strengthen the protection of the sites.
2. Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP are listed as Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Newly announced Ramsar sites:
· The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been listed as Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
· With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 49.
· Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP provides a safe wintering and staging ground for a large number of species of the Central Asian Flyway while Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) is a coastal wetland with rich avifaunal diversity providing a safe habitat to endangered and vulnerable species.
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Newly announced Ramsar sites:
· The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been listed as Wetlands of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.
· With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India goes up to 49.
· Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP provides a safe wintering and staging ground for a large number of species of the Central Asian Flyway while Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat) is a coastal wetland with rich avifaunal diversity providing a safe habitat to endangered and vulnerable species.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Parvatmala’:
1. The aim is to improve connectivity to hilly regions for military troops movement only.
2. Border Road Organization (BRO) is the nodal agency for the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Parvatmala Scheme:
· Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget for 2022-23 announced National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” to improve connectivity in hilly areas.
· The scheme will be taken up on PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode.
· The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)
will have responsibility for the development of ropeway
and alternative mobility solutions technology, as well as
construction, research, and policy in this area.Currently, the scheme is being implemented in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, and other North-Eastern states.
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Parvatmala Scheme:
· Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget for 2022-23 announced National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” to improve connectivity in hilly areas.
· The scheme will be taken up on PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode.
· The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)
will have responsibility for the development of ropeway
and alternative mobility solutions technology, as well as
construction, research, and policy in this area.Currently, the scheme is being implemented in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, and other North-Eastern states.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The Nai Roshni scheme is launched for the leadership development of women belonging to minority communities.
2. The Nai Manzil scheme aims to preserve the rich heritage of traditional arts/crafts of minorities.
3. The Usttad scheme aims for the formal skilling of school dropouts from minority communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
NAI ROSHNI:
· “Nai Roshni”, a scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women by Ministry of Minority affairs is being implemented across India.
· It is a welfare scheme introduced by the Government to improve the knowledge of minority women.
· Through this scheme, the Government aims to teach minority women some basic techniques and give them tools that would help them to make use of government banks and other schemes.
· The main target of the government is to fight against poverty through this scheme.
· This scheme also empowers minority women to stand and fight for their rights.
· It consists of several training modules like Women Leadership, Educational Programmes, Health and Hygiene, Swachch Bharat, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Legal Rights of Women, Digital literacy, and Advocacy for Social and behavioral change.
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NAI ROSHNI:
· “Nai Roshni”, a scheme for Leadership Development of Minority Women by Ministry of Minority affairs is being implemented across India.
· It is a welfare scheme introduced by the Government to improve the knowledge of minority women.
· Through this scheme, the Government aims to teach minority women some basic techniques and give them tools that would help them to make use of government banks and other schemes.
· The main target of the government is to fight against poverty through this scheme.
· This scheme also empowers minority women to stand and fight for their rights.
· It consists of several training modules like Women Leadership, Educational Programmes, Health and Hygiene, Swachch Bharat, Financial Literacy, Life Skills, Legal Rights of Women, Digital literacy, and Advocacy for Social and behavioral change.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are the consequences of Marine Heatwaves?
1. Coral bleaching
2. Loss of kelp forests
3. Higher risk of ocean acidification
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
These Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) threaten marine biodiversity and ecosystems, make extreme weather more likely, and negatively impact the fisheries, aquaculture and tourism industries.
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These Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) threaten marine biodiversity and ecosystems, make extreme weather more likely, and negatively impact the fisheries, aquaculture and tourism industries.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsOperation AAHT has been recently in the news. It is related to which of the following issues?
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Operation AAHT:
· The Railway Protection Force, RPF, has launched Operation AAHT to curb human trafficking. It’ll mainly specialize in trains that are originating from border countries.
· The operation is held under the Ministry of Railways. (RPF acts under railways ministry). Under the operation, RPF will deploy Special Forces in long-distance trains.
· The operation will mainly specialize in rescuing women and youngsters from the traffickers. The operation is to be implemented in every train operated by the Indian Railways.
· The Indian Railways operates 21,000 trains altogether consistent with RPF; railways are the most reliable mode of transportation for the traffickers.
· Between 2017 and 2021, the RPF rescued two thousand women from the clutches of the traffickers.
· According to National Crime Records Bureau, 2,200 new trafficking cases are filed per annum.
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Operation AAHT:
· The Railway Protection Force, RPF, has launched Operation AAHT to curb human trafficking. It’ll mainly specialize in trains that are originating from border countries.
· The operation is held under the Ministry of Railways. (RPF acts under railways ministry). Under the operation, RPF will deploy Special Forces in long-distance trains.
· The operation will mainly specialize in rescuing women and youngsters from the traffickers. The operation is to be implemented in every train operated by the Indian Railways.
· The Indian Railways operates 21,000 trains altogether consistent with RPF; railways are the most reliable mode of transportation for the traffickers.
· Between 2017 and 2021, the RPF rescued two thousand women from the clutches of the traffickers.
· According to National Crime Records Bureau, 2,200 new trafficking cases are filed per annum.