NCRB Releases Crime in India 2023 Report
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Overall Cognizable Crimes: BEFORE: The previous report showed a baseline of registered cognizable crimes. NOW: There is a 7.2 percent overall increase in cognizable crimes, indicating a rising trend in formal case registrations.
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Cybercrime Trends: BEFORE: Cybercrimes were growing but at a steadier pace in the early 2020s. NOW: The 2023 data reveals a dramatic 31.2 percent surge in cybercrimes, reflecting the rapid digital shift and evolving criminal methods.
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Crimes Against Scheduled Tribes: BEFORE: Crimes against marginalized communities were an ongoing concern with gradual fluctuations. NOW: A sharp 28.8 percent rise in crimes against STs was recorded, indicating heightened vulnerability or increased reporting under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and its 'Crime in India' report? 1. The NCRB functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and was established based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission. 2. Under the 'Principal Offence Rule' used by the NCRB, all offences committed in a single FIR are counted separately in the national statistics.