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1.Key Findings of the Report (compared to 2022)
Overall Crime: 6.24 million cases (7.2% rise) registered, in 2023 and crime rate increased to 448.3 per lakh population (from 422.2 in 2022).
India witnessed a crime every five seconds in 2023.
Changing Pattern: Traditional violent crimes (like rape and dowry deaths) show decline, while cyber, and urban crimes are surging.
Cybercrimes: Cybercrime in India rose 31.2% in 2023, with the majority of cases related to fraud, highlighting vulnerabilities from rapid digitalization without adequate cyber hygiene.
Metropolitan Cities: Metropolitan cities saw sharper growth (10.6%), highlighting urban pressures and reporting improvements. Delhi saw the highest number of cases.
2.India announced two cross-border railway projects to link Bhutan
It includes 69-km Kokrajhar (Assam)-Gelephu (Bhutan) line and the 20-km Banarhat (West Bengal)-Samtse (Bhutan) line.
Strategic significance:
Enhanced connectivity to Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) provides opportunities for sustainable economic development for both countries.
3.Following negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders, Donald Trump published a 20-point peace plan for Gaza on September 29, 2025, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted. The plan proposes an immediate ceasefire, a staged Israeli withdrawal, and the disarming of Hamas, in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Pedagogy
Meaning:The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Synonyms:Education, instruction, teaching, didactics, schooling, and tutelage.
Example:He studied pedagogy to become a better educator for his students.
🚆 SOCIAL REFORMS COACH
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1.In which year servants of india society was founded ?
➡️The Servants of India Society was founded in 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Specifically, the organization was established on June 12, 1905, in Pune, Maharashtra.
2.Who appointed Raja Ram Mohan Roy as the ambassador of the Mughal Empire to England in 1830?
➡️Mughal Emperor Akbar II appointed Raja Ram Mohan Roy as an ambassador to England in 1830. His mission was to represent the Mughal ruler's grievances to the British authorities regarding his dwindling power and income. Akbar II also granted Ram Mohan Roy the title of "Raja".
3.Who established the Calcutta Unitarian committee ?
➡️The Kolkata Unitarian Committee was jointly founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy and William Adam in September 1821, with Dwarkanath Tagore also playing a key role. The committee aimed to promote religious monotheism and social reform among Hindus by fostering dialogue between prominent Brahmins and British residents.
🚆 INTERNAL SECURITY COACH
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1.What is Narco terrorism ?
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Narco-terrorism is a multifaceted phenomenon describing the intersection of drug trafficking and terrorism. It can refer to two distinct scenarios, both of which use illegal drug networks to finance or carry out political violence. The core idea is that the lucrative illicit drug trade is used to generate vast sums of money for illegal armed movements.
2.What slogan encapsulates the conflict over resources central to LWE in tribal regions?
➡️The slogan “Jal, Jangal, Jameen” (Water, Forest, Land) is a powerful encapsulation of the core conflict fueling Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India's tribal regions.
3.What is the name of the holistic framework introduced by the Indian government in 2017 to counter LWE?
➡️The holistic framework introduced by the Indian government in 2017 to counter Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) is called the SAMADHAN doctrine. Introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this strategy aims for a comprehensive, multi-faceted solution to the LWE problem.
🚆 BIODIVERSITY COACH
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1.Which is the 13th UNESCO Biosphere reserve in India?
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Himachal's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joins UNESCO world network. India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joined UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. This marks India's 13th global listing. The reserve in Himachal Pradesh features Pin Valley National Park and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
2.Which is the UNESCO's first biosphere reserve?
➡️The first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the world is Yellowstone National Park in the United States, designated in 1976.
In India, the first Biosphere Reserve is the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986. It spreads across the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka in the Western Ghats, covering about 5,520 sq. km.The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2000.
3.How many biosphere reserves are there in India?
➡️India currently has 18 Biosphere Reserves, with 12 of them recognized under the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). These sites protect rich natural habitats, encompassing a wide array of ecosystems, and also support local human communities and their sustainable development.
💡 Did You Know?
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Sucheta Kripalani was the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and also the first woman Chief Minister in independent India. She served from 1963 to 1967 as a leader of the Indian National Congress. A dedicated freedom fighter, she actively participated in the Quit India Movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. After independence, she became a member of the Constituent Assembly and contributed to the framing of the Indian Constitution. As Chief Minister, she focused on improving administration, women’s welfare, and education. Her remarkable leadership and commitment to public service made her a symbol of women’s empowerment in Indian politics.
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Do you know the biggest Buddhist temple in the world?
Borobudur in Central Java, Indonesia, is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, built in the 8th–9th centuries and famed for its massive stepped design and rich reliefs .
Key facts
9th‑century Mahayana monument with nine stacked platforms topped by a central stupa, representing Buddhist cosmology’s three realms .
UNESCO World Heritage Site and widely recognized record holder as the largest Buddhist temple globally
❓ Question of the Day
Who was the first to circumnavigate the earth?
Answer:The Magellan expedition, sometimes termed the Magellan–Elcano expedition, was a 16th-century Spanish expedition planned and led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Its initial purpose was to secure a maritime trade route with the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, in present-day Indonesia.
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