Question: K Prithika Yashini has become the India’s first-ever transgender police officer. In which of the following States she has been appointed?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Bihar
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 2nd April, 2017 K Prithika Yashini , 26 year old, join the police service at Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu State.
- She is the India’s first transgender to join police service.
- She has been appointed on the post of Sub-Inspector after completing her training in police academy at Chennai.
- In is worth mentioning that Yashini has faced a long legal battle and her appointment by Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) is directed by Madras High Court in November 2015.
Reference:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/prithika-first-transgender-si-in-country-takes-charge/articleshow/57982654.cms
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/030417/indias-first-transgender-joins-tamil-nadu-police-force.html
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indias-first-transgender-sub-inspector-to-take-charge-in-chennai/1/517659.html