State PCS - Jharkhand (JPSC)

• 10 Sep 2025

Pratibimb App

Why in News?

The Jharkhand Police’s Pratibimb App, developed under the initiative of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta, is proving to be a key tool in the fight against cybercriminals in the country.

• IPS officers, including those from Jharkhand, were trained on using the app to catch cybercriminals during an induction course at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad.

Key Points

• About: 
  • The Pratibimb app is a specialized GIS-based software tool developed by the CID (Crime Investigation Department) in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. 
  • Its key purpose is to help law enforcement agencies track, map, and apprehend cyber criminals involved in fraud and related digital offenses.
  • The app was launched during the 1st Regional Conference of Joint Cyber Crime Coordination Teams (JCCTs)-II meeting in November 2023 at Ranchi, Jharkhand. 
  • It facilitates data sharing and analysis among law enforcement agencies through the "Samanvaya" platform.
• Features:
  • Real-Time Criminal Mapping: Pratibimb projects mobile numbers linked to cybercrimes on a GIS map, revealing their geographic locations across Jharkhand and India.
    • Police utilize the app to identify hotspots, leading to successful raids and arrests, with over 200 cyber criminals apprehended in Giridih district in five months.
  • Database Integration: It compiles and analyzes data on SIM cards, mobile phones, and fraudulent accounts used by criminals, which aids the police in locating offenders quickly.
  • Helpline Integration: The app connects with the national cybercrime helpline (1930), allowing the public to report fraud and helping authorities respond rapidly.
  • Academic Collaboration: Jharkhand Police has also partnered with premier institutions (IIM Ranchi, BIT-Mesra, XLRI Jamshedpur, NIT Jamshedpur) for enhanced technology, management, and knowledge support.

Formation of Transgender Support Unit

Why in News?

The Jharkhand government will establish a special support unit to address the issues and challenges faced by transgender individuals. 

• The decision was made at a meeting of the Jharkhand Transgender Welfare Board, led by the Chief Secretary. 

Key Points

• About: The new unit will help transgender individuals with obtaining identification, benefiting from reservations, and accessing various government welfare schemes. 
  • This initiative is part of the state government's broader efforts to promote the socio-economic development and dignity of the transgender community.
  • The transgender support unit formed under the Board will address related issues, propose solutions, and make comprehensive recommendations.
• District-Level Committees: District-level committees, led by Deputy Commissioners, will be set up to address local needs. 
  • These committees will assist in identifying transgender individuals and ensuring they receive the necessary support.
• Current Population: The 2011 Census recorded 487,803 transgender individuals nationwide, with 13,463 living in Jharkhand.
• Statewide Survey: A statewide survey will assess the status of transgender individuals, identify district-wise populations, and document their needs. 
  • This will help the government allocate resources efficiently, implement welfare schemes, and foster inclusion in mainstream society.
• Challenges: Many transgender individuals are hesitant to disclose their identity, hindering access to identity cards, reservations, pension schemes, Ayushman cards, dignity homes, and protection against discrimination.
  

Note: In Bokaro, the Deputy Commissioner launched an initiative to provide transgender individuals with identity cards, moving away from the term "Kinnar" and offering them a distinct identity.

Transgender

• About: According to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, a transgender person is someone whose gender identity does not align with the gender assigned at birth.  
• Part of LGBTQIA+: Transgender individuals are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, represented by the "T" in the acronym. 
  • LGBTQIA+ is an acronym that represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual. 
  • The "+" represents the many other identities that are still being explored and understood.  
  • The acronym is constantly evolving and may include other terms like non-binary and pansexual. 
• Transgender Welfare Boards: Transgender Welfare Boards in India are established under the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, and its associated Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020.