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    Question

    What is the purpose of the cross-country bike expedition

    "Yashaswini" organized by the Central Reserve Police Force?
    A To celebrate the anniversary of the Statue of Unity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To promote Royal Enfield motorcycles Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To raise awareness about women empowerment and the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" initiative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To commemorate the achievements of the Ministry of Women and Child Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To demonstrate the speed and agility of the CRPF women officers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Central Reserve Police Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is organizing a cross-country bike expedition with "Yashaswini" a group of CRPF women bikers to celebrate women power or Nari Shakti of the country. On the 3rd of October, 2023, a total of 150 women CRPF officers, divided into three teams, will embark on a cross-country rally. Riding 75 Royal Enfield (350cc) motorbikes, these teams will start their journeys from the Northern (Srinagar), Eastern (Shillong), and Southern (Kanyakumari) regions of India. Finally, they will all converge at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar(Kevadia), Gujarat for the grand finale scheduled to take place on the 31st of October, 2023.            The rally will cover approximately 10,000 km, passing through 15 states and 2 Union Territories. Throughout their respective journeys, in many districts en route various events have been planned, including interactions with the target groups of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" (BBBP) like school children and college girls, women self-help groups, cadets of the NCC, children of CCIs, NYKS members, adolescent girls & boys, anganwadi workers etc. and felicitation of BBBP Champions. In addition to promoting the Force’s message of "Desh Ke Hum Hain Rakshak", the women bikers have also incorporated the social message of "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao", into their campaign.

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