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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Cybercrime trends: BEFORE, digital offenses were rising moderately as primarily urban financial frauds; NOW, the data reflects a massive 31.2 percent surge in technology-driven offenses, indicating deeper nationwide penetration of cyber threats.
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Crimes against Scheduled Tribes: BEFORE, registered offenses against STs showed slower incremental growth; NOW, there is a sharp 28.8 percent rise in cases, highlighting severe ongoing challenges in protecting vulnerable tribal populations.
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Natural force-related deaths: BEFORE, floods or extreme heat were frequently presumed to be the most consistently lethal natural events; NOW, lightning strikes have been statistically confirmed as accounting for the highest number of natural force-related fatalities.
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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 reports? 1. The NCRB was established based on the recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-1981). 2. According to the recent 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India' data, lightning strikes accounted for the highest number of natural force-related deaths.