CRPF - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The CRPF, for the first time, is raising an exclusive composite tribal Battalion by recruiting from which region?

a. Bastar
b. Dantewada
c. Gadchiroli
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Bastar

Explanation:
The CRPF, for the first time, is raising an exclusive composite tribal Battalion by recruiting male and female tribal youth from south Bastar region.

The recruitment process is going on and is likely to be completed by mid of January, 2017.

The recruits will be joining during April, 2017 for their basic training.

This is also a first recruitment process, where CRPF have implemented 33% reservation at the Constable level recruitment for females.


2)   Who would be beneficiaries of the MoU between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship?

1) Disabled personnel
2) Widows of martyrs
3) Interested Civilians


a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • The beneficiaries of the Skill Development Programme would be spouses of CRPF personnel, disabled personnel, widows of martyrs, wards of CRPF personnel or interested civilians.
  • They would be trained in apparel making, automobile, beauty and wellness, food processing, IT, etc. in various CRPF Group Centres/ establishments across the country.
  • The Force would also extend the requisite security and support to skill development trainers who would be visiting the hitherto inaccessible interior areas in remote villages to impart the skills to the tribal population.


3)   MoU has been exchanged between CRPF and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship for

1) Training CRPF Personnel into various vocational skills
2) Provide retired CRPF Personnel with vocational skills
3) Use CRPF to spread benefits of Skill Development Schemes


a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2, 3

Explanation:

  • A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Central Reserve Police Force and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
  • CRPF has its presence even in the remotest areas of the country and it can play a pivotal role in extending the benefits of Skill Development Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna to the tribals of Naxal affected areas, where few trainers dare to venture due to security reason.
  • CRPF can also play a crucial role for Skill Training of J&K youth and even in the disturbed areas of North-Eastern region of country.
  • The Minister said that the MoU will also help the retired CRPF personnel, widows of martyrs, disabled personnel, unemployed CRPF wards and family members of CRPF personnel by providing them Welfare and gainful employment.