Development and Indicators

Economic Affairs UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statements

Nirbhaya Fund, 2013 provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women.
Establishment of One Stop Centers (OSCs) was recommended by the Usha Mehra Commission.
Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF) was set up under Mission Vatsalya.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

2 only

All of the above

Only statements 1&2 are correct.

Nirbhaya Fund

The Nirbhaya Fund established in 2013, provides for a non-lapsable corpus fund for safety and security of women.
It is administered by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Mission Vatsalya

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to provide a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Central Victim Compensation Fund (CVCF): It provides financial assistance to victims of various crimes including rape/gang rape under Section 357A of CrPC.
One Stop Centers (OSCs): It provide integrated services such as medical aid, police assistance, legal aid/counselling, psycho-social counselling and temporary shelter to women affected by violence under any circumstances.
Usha Mehra Commission recommended the establishment of a one-stop center.
Mahila Police Volunteer (MPV): It facilitates public-police interface at the grassroots level through women volunteers who act as a link between police and community and help women in distress.

Hence option 1st is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari