NCRB - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

ANSWER: UP

Explanation:
There has been a significant rise in number of cases of atrocities against Dalits in 2016. UP leads the list with 8358 cases followed by Rajasthan with 6998 cases, and Bihar (6438 cases). AP and MP with 4415 and 4188 cases are also in the top 5.

• Maximum number of women rape cases in the age bracket of 18-44 years is also in Rajasthan according to the National Crime Records Bureau

ANSWER: 89423

Explanation:
National Crime Records Bureau has reported that during 2012, 2013 and 2014 around 38,172 cases, 58,224 cases and 89,423 cases were registered under crime against children. Major steps taken to curb atrocities against children include the implementation of POSCO Act 2012 and RTE 2009, along with a dedicated online complaint system called ebaalnidaan. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also reviewed numerous laws and policies pertaining to children.

ANSWER: UP

Explanation:
Highest number of dowry deaths for the last 3 consecutive years have been reported from UP followed by Bihar as per NCRB data which shows that the former state reported 2244 dowry deaths in 2012, 2335 in 2013 and 2469 in 2014. Bihar was second highest while highest cases of cruelty by husband or relatives was reported in the following state: Rajasthan, Odisha, AP and WB.

As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, a total number of 9038, 10709 and 10050 cases have been registered under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. 8233, 8083 and 8455 cases were registered under section 304 B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dowry death in the country during 2012, 2013 and 2014 respectively. Dowry Prohibition Act seeks to ensure protection against ill-treatment of women for dowry.