Today's Brief 6/12/2023
- Smriti IASxp
- Dec 6, 2023
- 3 min read
NCRB Report 2022: The 2022 NCRB report, titled "Crime in India 2022," reveals a delayed release by at least five months compared to its usual July or August schedule. The data, collected from 36 states, Union territories, and central agencies, highlights a 4% increase in crimes against women, with 4,45,256 cases registered in 2022. The report specifies major offenses, including cruelty by spouses or relatives (31.4%), kidnapping and abduction (19.2%), assault "with Intent to outrage modesty" (18.7%), and rape (7.1%). Rajasthan reported the highest number of rape cases (5,399), followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana. Crimes against children rose by 8.7%, predominantly involving kidnapping and abduction (45.7%). Senior citizens faced a 9.3% increase in crimes, primarily hurt (27.3%), theft (13.8%), and forgery, cheating, and fraud (11.2%). Offenses against Scheduled Castes (SC) rose by 13.1%, and those against Scheduled Tribes (ST) increased by 14.3%. Economic offenses surged by 11.1%, with corruption cases rising by 10.5% and cyber crimes by 24.4%.
2.Geographical Indication (GI) : Recent recognition of four agricultural products in southern Tamil Nadu, including Cumbum paneer grapes, Authoor betel leaves, Sholavandhan betel leaves, and Kanniyakumari matti banana, highlights the need to protect their uniqueness amidst climate change challenges.
Farmers express concerns about potential production decline due to climate-related factors, such as off-season rains impacting plant growth and fruit quality. Exporting these GI-tagged fruits abroad while ensuring preservation poses a significant challenge. Resolving these issues requires climate-resilient solutions that do not compromise the intrinsic characteristics recognized by the GI, including odor, color, and taste. Addressing soil management is crucial, considering the properties acknowledged during the GI process.
Ongoing studies aim to develop customized techniques aligned with climate, soil, crop, and region specifics to enhance resilience to climatic conditions.
3.ZPM leader Lalduhoma to be sworn in as New Chief Minister of Mizoram: zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma today staked the claim to form a new government in Mizoram. The ZPM leader met Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhawan this morning. The Chief Minister-designate Lalduhoma was accompanied by ZPM Working President and MLA-elect K Sapdanga and MLA-elect Vanlalhlana during the meeting with the Governor
4.Captain Geetika Koul has become the first woman medical officer in the Indian Army to be deployed at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield
5.IBA Junior World Boxing Championships: Young pugilists Payal, Nisha and Akansha won a gold medal each after dominating performances as India ended their impressive campaign at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia with 17 medals on Tuesday.
The Indian contingent secured three gold, nine silver and five bronze medals from the championships. The Indian women’s team finished joint second in the event.
Payal handed India its first gold when she outclassed local favourite Petrosyan Heghine of Armenia by unanimous decision in the girls 48kg final.
Later, Asian youth champions Nisha and Akansha lived up to the expectations as they extended their dream runs to clinch gold medals in style.
Nisha (52kg) and Akansha (70kg) thrashed Abdullaoeva Farinoz of Tajikistan and Taimazova Elizaveta of Russia respectively with identical 5-0 margins.
Three other Indian women in action on the final day, Vini (57kg), Shrushti (63kg) and Megha (80kg) signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective final bouts.
In the men’s section, Sahil (75kg) and Hemant (80+kg) added silver medals to the Indian tally after going down 0-5 in their respective finals.
Jatin (54kg) also put up a strong fight against Tulebek Nurassyl of Kazakhstan before losing 1-4 in a thrilling match.
Overall, 12 Indians had entered the finals, which was more than any other country in this edition. (PTI)
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