NCW and Indian Railways inked an MoU to control human trafficking

Current Context: On March 19, 2024, in Delhi, the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat human trafficking within the Indian Railway network.

• The MoU aims to enhance the capabilities of RPF personnel, enabling them to serve as an additional layer of defense against human trafficking.
• The key objectives of the MoU encompass collaborative efforts to prevent human trafficking and rescue trafficked women.
• This involves conducting sensitization workshops and training sessions for RPF personnel to enhance their awareness and prompt response to human trafficking incidents.
• Additionally, awareness campaigns will be launched targeting frontline railway staff and the general public to educate them about the signs of human trafficking and how to report such cases effectively.
• This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics revealing that 70% of trafficked victims are women, underlining the urgent need for concerted action to protect the most vulnerable in society.

Question:

Q.1 What percentage of trafficked victims are women according to the alarming statistics?
a. 70%
b. 50%
c. 30%
d. 90%