Haryana State PCS

• 22 Dec 2023

8th Edition of Water Festival

Why in News?

On December 20, 2023, the 8th edition of the Water Festival started at Hanuwantiya Island, famous across the country for water tourism, in the reservoir of Indira Sagar Dam in Khandwa district. The festival will conclude on 20th February.

Key Points

• Collector Anoop Kumar Singh started the Water Festival in the presence of local public representatives.
• Tourists will be able to enjoy tent city, water sports and exciting activities in water, land and sky for two months in Hanuwantiya, which is called the Singapore of Nimar, situated in the backwaters of Indira Sagar Dam built on the Narmada River.
• Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture and Managing Director Tourism Board Shiv Shekhar Shukla said that a grand tent city has been set up to ensure a memorable and comfortable experience. The tent city will provide a great opportunity to the tourists to relax and spend time with their loved ones after doing adventure activities amidst the beautiful views of Hanuwantiya.
• Along with cultural activities, many types of wellness activities will also be organised here which will be the centre of attraction for the tourists visiting Mini Goa of Madhya Pradesh.
• Water adventure activities will provide an exciting and unique experience to the tourists. Jet ski, Speed Boat, Banana Ride, Bumper Ride, Hot Air Balloon, Land Parasailing, Para Motor, Reverse/Ejection bungee Archery, Boat and Water Activities, ATV Bike Ride, Trekking on Island, High Rope Course, Zip Line, Zubbing (Water Activity), Air Gun Shooting, Wall Climbing and other activities will be enjoyed by the tourists.
• It is worth mentioning that the Water Festival is organised by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board in collaboration with Sunset Desert Camp. Extensive arrangements have been made for the convenience and safety of tourists as per the highest standards.

Haryana is the first state in the country to block more than 55000 mobile numbers.

Why in News?

On December 19, 2023, Haryana reached the first position in the country by blocking more than 55000 mobile numbers related to cyber fraud.

Key Points

• Haryana Police has saved Rs 66 crore of the people of the state from being cheated till 30^th November in the year 2023.
• Haryana Police has arrested 1707 cyber fraudsters through 29 cyber police stations and has also registered 2354 cyber fraud cases, out of which 409 are high profile cases.
• Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor said that the number of policemen deployed on the cyber helpline number has been increased from 35 to 70.
• Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor said that 27 police personnel have been appointed as incident managers at the National Cyber Helpline 1930 headquarters located in 112 ERSS Building, Panchkula.
• It is the responsibility of these incident managers to immediately contact the nodal officer of the bank where the fraud amount has gone and get the fraud amount frozen when the fraud reporting is registered on the helpline 1930.