Union Minister Annapurna Devi hails NSG's first women commando conversion course as a milestone for Nari Shakti
Distilled Policy Brief
- Under this course, female personnel from state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will receive specialized training in weaponry, tactical intervention, hostage rescue, and counter-terrorism operations.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from state police and CAPFs was launched at the NSG Training Academy, Manesar.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the significance of integrating women into specialized security roles and counter-terrorism operations through targeted training programs like the Mahila Commando Conversion Course.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) recently highlighted in policy briefings, consider the following statements: 1. The course is conducted at the NSG Training Academy, Manesar. 2. It exclusively trains women personnel belonging to the Indian Army. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) was launched at the NSG Training Academy, Manesar. Statement 2 is incorrect because the training under this course is imparted to female personnel from state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), not exclusively the Indian Army.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.