National Crime Records Bureau
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
The Home Affairs Ministry has notified the rules governing the implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Key facts The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 repeals the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, whose scope was limited to collecting finger ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
National Security Strategies Conference 2022
Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated and addressed the “National Security Strategies Conference 2022”. During the conference, union minister highlighted the importance of having a robust human intelligence to fight terrorism. Highlights of the conference include; Conference is being attended ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Summits and Conferences
Phase 2 of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System
The Government of India has approved Phase 2 of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). This project will cost Rs 3375 crore for the period 2022-23 to 2025-26. This project is being implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau. Overview: ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
NHRC recommendations on Manual Scavenging
The National Human Rights Commission recently made recommendations to achieve Zero Manual Scavenging in the country. Why were the recommendations made? According to the National Human Rights Commission, several States make tall claims that they have achieved zero manual scavenging ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Maharashtra Shakti Bill
The Maharashtra Government recently launched the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for the implementation of the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020. Key Features of the Bill The Maharashtra Shakti Bill has ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Maharashtra Police: Operation Blackface, TRACE and Crawler
Context in Current Affairs: The cyber wing of Maharashtra police has recently acquired a software called the “Crawler” from the INTERPOL that will help to track down child pornography. A core unit of 12 officers has been formed to implement ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: November 25
Every year, the International Day for Elimination of violence against women is marked by the United Nations on November 25. The day is celebrated to create awareness that women around the world are subjected to domestic violence, rape and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
NCRB releases “Crimes in India” report
On September 29, 2020, the National Crime Record Bureau released a report titled “Crime in India”, 2019. According to the report, crimes against women increased by 7.3% between 2018 and 2019. Key Findings of Women Uttar Pradesh reported highest number ..