14.10.22 Daily [Assam] APSC Current Affairs

Assamhas recoded 13th highest cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act in the country, where nearly 2,000 minor girls have become victims, while each of the remaining northeastern states has reported below 500 cases. A total of 1,925 cases were reported.

According to the NCRB report for 2021, more than two-thirds of the total Pocso cases were that of rape where 1,317 minor girls were allegedly raped last year.

Utsah is the only organisation in the northeast which provides comprehensive support person Services to children who are victims of child sexual abuse, under the Pocso Act.

It helped officials working in power sector utilities to learn, practice and respond to the cyber threats.

The exercise was conducted by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector) jointly.

This included shippers, terminal service providers, Logistics service providers, transporters and government agencies.

The ranking indicates the efficiency of logistical Services necessary for promoting exports and economic Growth.

The States are classified under four categories viz coastal states, hinterland/landlocked states, north-eastern states, and Union Territories.

Unlike previous times, states are clubbed into categories such as achievers, fast movers and aspirers based on their

The ranking is based on LEADS ( Ease Across Different States) 2022 report survey.

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