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Rashtriya Raksha University- Relevance for UPSC Exam

  • GS Paper 2: Governance, Administration and Challenges- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

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Rashtriya Raksha University in News

  • Recently, the Prime Minister dedicated a building of Rashtriya Raksha University to the nation and delivered its first Convocation address at Ahmedabad.

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Key Facts about Rashtriya Raksha University

  • Background: The government set up a national police university named Rashtriya Raksha University by upgrading the Raksha Shakti University.
    • Raksha Shakti University was established by the Government of Gujarat in 2010.
  • About: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) was set up to meet the need for high-quality trained manpower in various wings of policing, criminal justice and correctional administration.
    • Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) commenced its operations on 1st October, 2020.
  • Significance: Rashtriya Raksha University will develop synergies with the private sector by leveraging knowledge and resources from the industry.
    • Rashtriya Raksha University would also set up Centres of Excellence in various fields relating to police and security.
  • Creating Synergy: Gandhinagar area has National Law University, Raksha University and forensic science university.
    • There is a need for synergy between these institutions through regularly combined symposiums to create a holistic education in these related fields.

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Courses offered at Rashtriya Raksha University

  • Academic Courses: RRU offers academic programs from diploma to doctorate level in various areas of policing and internal security such as-
    • Police science and management,
    • Criminal law and justice,
    • Cyber psychology,
    • Information technology,
    • Artificial intelligence and cyber security,
    • Crime investigation,
    • Strategic languages,
    • Internal defence and strategies,
    • Physical education and sports,
    • Coastal and maritime security.
  • Present Status: Currently, 822 students from 18 States are enrolled in these programs.

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022

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