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Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) is launching the second batch of its Masters in Financial and Economic Security (MFES) program in November 2026. The program is designed to build a specialized cadre of professionals to understand, prevent, and respond to emerging financial and economic crimes. The program places emphasis on practical learning and hands-on training, and is offered in a hybrid mode.
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The Indian government has taken steps to strengthen financial and economic security through initiatives such as the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Critically examine the need for a specialized cadre of professionals capable of understanding, preventing, and responding to emerging financial and economic crimes.
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Which ministry is responsible for Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU)?
The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), which is a key institution for security and law enforcement education.
The first cohort of the MFES program comprised more than how many professionals from diverse fields?
The first cohort of the Masters in Financial and Economic Security (MFES) program had more than 40 professionals from diverse fields.
In which mode is the MFES program offered?
The MFES program is offered in a hybrid mode, catering to the needs of working professionals.
Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Raksha University's MFES program: 1. The first batch of the MFES program had more than 50 participants. 2. The program is designed for students, not working professionals. 3. The program places strong emphasis on practical learning, hands-on training and exposure to contemporary challenges in financial and economic security. How many of the above statements are correct?
The fact list states that the first cohort of the MFES program comprised more than 40 professionals from diverse fields, which contradicts the claim of more than 50 participants. Additionally, the program is designed for working professionals, not students, as stated in the fact list.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The MFES program places strong emphasis on practical learning, hands-on training and exposure to contemporary challenges in financial and economic security. Statement-II: The rapid evolution of financial technologies, digital assets and cross-border financial activities has created new avenues for financial crime and economic disruption, necessitating the MFES program. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is true because FACT 3 states that the program places strong emphasis on practical learning, hands-on training and exposure to contemporary challenges in financial and economic security. Statement-II is also true because FACT 4 explains that the rapid evolution of financial technologies, digital assets and cross-border financial activities has created new avenues for financial crime and economic disruption. Statement-II provides a causal explanation for the need for the MFES program, making s2_explains_s1 true.