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Ashwini Vaishnaw attends RPF's 40th Raising Day Parade at Nashik

On 4 October 2024, at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force and announced Rs 35 crore for training centres.

Summary

On 4 October 2024, at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) as chief guest and felicitated 33 RPF personnel awarded Police Medals for Meritorious Service and Jeevan Raksha Medals. He announced a grant of Rs 35 crore for upgrading RPF Zonal Training Centres with a focus on women personnel, and launched the Hindi edition of the 'Sangyaan' app.

Key facts

Date / place
4 Oct 2024, RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik
Occasion
40th RPF Raising Day
Grant
Rs 35 crore for Zonal Training Centres
Personnel felicitated
33
App
Sangyaan (Hindi edition)

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Where was the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force held on 4 October 2024?

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Correct answer: A — RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik

PIB (4 Oct 2024): Ashwini Vaishnaw graced the 40th Raising Day Parade of the RPF as chief guest at the RPF Zonal Training Centre, Nashik.

Q2 Advanced

What grant did Ashwini Vaishnaw announce at the RPF Raising Day on 4 October 2024 for upgrading RPF Zonal Training Centres?

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Correct answer: B — Rs 35 crore

PIB (4 Oct 2024): the Minister announced a grant of Rs 35 crore for the upgradation and modernisation of RPF Zonal Training Centres, with a focus on women personnel.

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