State 07 September 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Presents President's Colour to Goa Police in Panaji
Why in the News?
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious President's Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji in recognition of their 8 decades of dedicated service, courage, and professional excellence.
Key Features / Major Points:
AI-Powered 1930 Cyber Helpline: Goa Police launched an AI-based call agent for the 1930 helpline capable of recording complaints in all languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Improved Emergency Response: The response time for the Emergency Response Support System (112) was reduced from 18 minutes to just 8 minutes.
Implementation of New Criminal Laws: Goa Police ranked 2nd across India with a 93.38% progress rate in implementing the new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita series).
Surge in Conviction Rate: Goa Police boosted its conviction rate by 30% in a single year, raising it from 23% to 53%.
Anti-Narcotics Roadmap: A comprehensive 2026–2029 roadmap has been prepared to drive the 'Drug-Free India' (Nasha Mukt Bharat) initiative.
Static GK Facts:
President's Colour: The highest honour bestowed upon any military or police unit in India for exceptional service.
Goa: Capital: Panaji | Chief Minister: Dr. Pramod Sawant | Governor: P. S. Sreedharan Pillai.
International Police Games 2029: India is set to host the International Police and Fire Games in 2029.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which state police force was recently awarded the President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?
A: Goa Police
Q: Which state ranked 2nd in India for implementing the new criminal laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)?
A: Goa
Q: What timeline has been set for the national roadmap to make India drug-free (Nasha Mukt Bharat)?
A: 2026 to 2029