Context: Cybercrime cases in India have surged sharply, rising from 52,000 in 2021 to over 86,000 in 2023, marking an increase of more than 33,000 cases, according to NCRB’s Crime in India 2023 report. About Cybercrime Cases in India: What it is? Cybercrime refers to offences committed using digital devices and networks, including fraud, identity …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to allow widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. About UMEED Portal What it is ? UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. It is a centralized digital platformfor registering …
Source: TH Context: The Registrar General of India (RGI) issued a circular in March, warning hospitals for non-compliance in registering births and deaths within 21 days. The circular noted that 10% of such events go unregistered, despite the 2023 amendment to the Registration of Birth and Death Act mandating 100% digital registration. About Registration of …
Context: The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) submitted its first report recommending the adoption of Kaizen, a Japanese method of continuous improvement, in government operations. About Kaizen Philosophy: What is Kaizen? Kaizen translates to “change for better” or continuous improvement. It focuses on small, consistent improvements involving all employees to improve overall system performance. Core …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Context: Chhattisgarh reported 231 road accident deaths from stray cattle in 2.5 years, exceeding Maoist-related fatalities. The government is addressing this with awareness drives and marking cattle horns. Initiatives Taken: Painting Cattle Horns: Stray cattle horns are painted with reflective, high-quality paint to help drivers spot them at night. Collar Belts for Cattle: Collar belts …
