For Prelims: Sub-Inspector (SI), Uttar Pradesh Police, PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary), SSF (Special Security Force), Total Appointments, Women in Civil Police, Women in SSF, Women in PAC Battalions
For Mains: Police reforms, women in policing, gender inclusivity, state law and order, employment generation
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Hindustan
5 facts for one-day exams
SSC, railway, police and teaching exams ask direct questions like these.
- 4,534 sub-inspectors appointed in Uttar Pradesh Police.
- 848 women sub-inspectors appointed in civil police.
- 60 women sub-inspectors appointed in SSF.
- 106 women sub-inspectors appointed in three PAC battalions.
- 135 platoon commanders of armed police also appointed.
Why in the news?
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will appoint 4,534 sub-inspectors in the UP Police, including 848 women in civil police, 60 women in SSF, and 106 women in PAC battalions.
Summary
- Uttar Pradesh government appoints 4,534 sub-inspectors in UP Police, including 848 women in civil police.
- Appointments include 60 women sub-inspectors in SSF (selected for the first time) and 106 women sub-inspectors in three PAC battalions.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also appoint 135 platoon commanders of the armed police.
Highlights
Focus on Women Empowerment
Over 1,000 women sub-inspectors appointed, including first-time selections in SSF and appointments in PAC battalions.
Appointment Ceremony
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will distribute appointment letters at Lucknow Police Lines.
Uttar Pradesh connection
Matters for these Uttar Pradesh exams:UP SI 9/10UPPSC 8/10UPPSC RO/ARO 7/10UPSSSC PET 7/10
Background GK
Textbook concepts you need to understand this news
- Sub-Inspector (SI)
- A rank in the police force, typically the first officer rank. Sub-inspectors are responsible for investigating crimes, maintaining law and order, and leading a police station or unit.
- Uttar Pradesh Police
- The law enforcement agency of the state of Uttar Pradesh, headed by the Director General of Police (DGP). It is one of the largest police forces in India.
- PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary)
- A state armed police force in Uttar Pradesh, used for maintaining public order and handling law and order situations. It is separate from the civil police.
- SSF (Special Security Force)
- A specialized security force in Uttar Pradesh, responsible for the security of important government buildings and VIPs.
Facts to remember
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How exams will ask this
- Data: 4,534 sub-inspectors appointed in UP Police; 848 women in civil police; 60 women in SSF; 106 women in PAC.
- Nodal Body: Uttar Pradesh Police (state police force).
Don't make this mistake!
Examiners may ask the total number of appointments or the number of women appointed in a specific wing. They may swap the numbers for SSF and PAC or ask for the total women appointed across all wings (848 + 60 + 106 = 1,014).
Write these in mains answers
- Police reforms, women in policing, gender inclusivity, state law and order, employment generation
Stuck? Get it in one tap
- 4,534 sub-inspectors appointed in Uttar Pradesh Police.
- 848 women sub-inspectors appointed in civil police.
- 60 women sub-inspectors appointed in SSF.
- 106 women sub-inspectors appointed in three PAC battalions.
- 135 platoon commanders of armed police also appointed.
- Polity: Police and Law and Order in States
- Governance: Recruitment and Public Services
Related concepts: Sub-Inspector (SI), Uttar Pradesh Police, PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary), SSF (Special Security Force)
Practice questions
Pick an answer, then read the explanation.
- Q1Easy
Which state police force is the nodal body for the appointment of 4,534 sub-inspectors?
Explanation: The news is about the appointment of sub-inspectors in the Uttar Pradesh Police by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The other options are state police forces of different states mentioned in the options.
- Q2Hard
Consider the following statements:
- 1.A total of 4,534 sub-inspectors are being appointed in the Uttar Pradesh Police.
- 2.848 women sub-inspectors are appointed in the Special Security Force (SSF).
- 3.106 women sub-inspectors are appointed in three PAC battalions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: 4,534 sub-inspectors are appointed. Statement 2 is incorrect: 60 women are appointed in SSF, not 848. Statement 3 is correct: 106 women are appointed in three PAC battalions. Hence option C is correct.
- Q3Medium
What is the total number of women sub-inspectors appointed across all wings (civil police, SSF, and PAC) in this recruitment drive?
Explanation: The total women appointed is 848 (civil police) + 60 (SSF) + 106 (PAC) = 1,014. 848 is only the civil police figure. 954 and 1,106 are incorrect sums.
- Q4Medium
What is the primary objective of appointing a significant number of women sub-inspectors in the UP Police?
Explanation: Increasing women in police is a policy focus to improve responses to crimes against women and build trust with the community. It is not primarily for salary reduction, central quotas, or only administrative roles.
Frequently asked questions
1. How many sub-inspectors are being appointed in the Uttar Pradesh Police?
A total of 4,534 sub-inspectors are being appointed in the Uttar Pradesh Police.
2. How many women sub-inspectors are appointed in this recruitment drive?
A total of 1,014 women sub-inspectors are appointed: 848 in civil police, 60 in SSF, and 106 in PAC battalions.
3. Who is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh?
Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
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