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[Newsbits] 26.10.2023 – Daily Current Affairs Mindmaps for UPSC Prelims

Santhosh Kumar 26/10/2023

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Bhutan and China boundary talks

DNA and Face Matching Systems

A mindmap image providing information about DNA and Face Matching Systems implemented by the Indian government. The image includes context, details about the Facial Recognition System, the Criminal Procedure Identification Act 2022 (CrPI), integration with NAFIS, the role of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), benefits, challenges, and information about NCRB itself.
Context: Mention of the implementation of DNA and Face Matching Systems by the Indian government, covering 1,300 police stations under the Criminal Procedure Identification Act 2022 (CrPI), which replaced the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920.
Facial Recognition System: Explanation of the system's capability to identify individuals from images or videos. Usage in various states and regions, including Telangana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.
About CrPI: Information about the Criminal Procedure Identification Act passed in 2022, granting authority to police and central investigating agencies for data collection, including physical and biological samples, retina, and iris scans.
Integration: Details about the integration with the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), managed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), with data from over 1 crore people accessible at 1,300 police stations.
Nodal Agency: Mention of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) tasked with finalizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Benefits: Highlighting the benefits of these systems, including boosting law enforcement efficiency, quickening criminal investigations, reducing crime, maintaining order, facilitating daily tasks, utilizing Big Data for crime trends, real-time smartphone access, enhancing public-police interaction, and offering digital services like online grievance submissions, as exemplified by Punjab Police's SAANJH.
Challenges: Mention of challenges, including data security gaps, rural-urban tech disparities, insufficient police reforms, budget constraints, and limited interagency tools.
About NCRB: Information about the National Crime Records Bureau, founded in 1986, headquartered in Delhi, functioning to collect and analyze crime data, and operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The image provides an overview of the implementation of DNA and Face Matching Systems for law enforcement in India.

5G Technology for Effective Policing

A Mindmap image related to "5G Technology for Effective Policing." The image provides information about the context, themes, and benefits of utilizing 5G technology for policing.
Context: Mention of a hackathon organized by the Indian government with a focus on harnessing 5G technology for policing.
Themes: Highlighted themes include 360-degree surveillance, predictive policing, real-time location tracking apps with internal authentication, enhancing crime control, and victim tracing.
Benefits: Mention of the benefits of 5G technology for policing, including faster data transfer and improved police decision-making.
What is 5G? Explanation of 5G as fifth generation wireless technology with features such as faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and greater connectivity. It also briefly mentions India's efforts in infrastructure development for 6G technology.
Overall, the image provides a concise overview of the use of 5G technology in policing and its potential benefits.

Global Tax Evasion Report 2024

A Mindmap image featuring information about the "Global Tax Evasion Report 2024" by the European Union Tax Observatory. The image provides context on tax evasion discussions, the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), and measures to combat evasion.
It defines tax evasion as the illegal non-payment of taxes, with methods including income underreporting, hiding money offshore, and inflating deductions. The report highlights and recommendations are as follows:
A $1 trillion profit shift to tax havens in 2022 with a recommendation for a minimum corporate tax of 25%.
Billionaires' effective tax rates ranging from 0% to 0.5%, with a recommendation for a new 2% global tax on billionaires' wealth.
Decrease in offshore tax evasion with a recommendation for the creation of a Global Asset Registry.
Policy impact on tax evasion with a recommendation to tax long-term residents in low-tax countries.
Multinationals shifting $1 trillion to tax havens, with a recommendation for unilateral tax collection measures.
A trend called "Greenwashing the Global Minimum Tax" with a recommendation to strengthen economic substance and anti-abuse rules.
The image also mentions Indian measures against tax evasion, including E-Invoicing, the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Income Tax Act, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, treaties like the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA), the Benami Transactions Informants Reward Scheme, and corporate tax reductions for existing companies and new manufacturing firms.
Finally, it discusses international reforms against tax evasion, including the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) proposed by the OECD with a 15% corporate minimum tax agreed upon by 136 countries, including India, and the Automatic Exchange of Information (2017) for combating offshore tax evasion.

India’s first Nano DAP Plant

A mindmap image illustrating India's first Nano DAP Plant inauguration in Kalol, Gujarat. The inauguration was conducted by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation. The image also includes definitions of Nano DAP and Nano Urea as advanced agricultural fertilizers known for their nutrient efficiency and reduced environmental impact, with Nano DAP described as a liquid source of nitrogen and phosphorus.
The significance of the Nano DAP Plant includes its role in agricultural experimentation, reduction of urea usage, promotion of natural farming, and its potential for nationwide adoption by PACS (Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies).
Additionally, the image highlights the benefits of Nano Technology in fertilizers, including increased surface area, improved solubility, targeted delivery, reduced leaching, and enhanced nutrient uptake. Information about IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) is also provided, including its full name, establishment in 1967, headquarters in New Delhi, and ownership by Cooperative Societies of India. IFFCO is involved in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers.

QR codes on Food products

A mindmap image depicting QR codes on food products. The QR codes are recommended for visually impaired individuals to access information about food products. The image includes information about the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), its headquarters in New Delhi, establishment in 2008 under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and the definition of QR codes as 2D barcodes used for information storage, which can be scanned using a smartphone or QR code reader. The aim of QR codes is to provide safe food access for everyone and informative food labeling. The benefits of QR codes include providing comprehensive product details such as ingredients, nutritional information, allergens, and manufacturing dates. The image also mentions the alignment of QR codes with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and regulations related to food safety and standards, including labeling, allergen information, nutrient contributions, expiry dates, logos, symbols, e-commerce platform labeling, and inclusion in large restaurant chains.

IEA: World Energy Outlook 2023

A graphical representation titled "IEA: World Energy Outlook 2023" showcasing various details about the International Energy Agency (IEA) which is headquartered in Paris, founded in 1974, has 31 member countries, and counts India among its association countries. The IEA's annual publication is the World Energy Outlook. The context provided highlights that India's energy demand growth over the next three decades is projected to be the highest, and by 2030, India aims for a 30% CO2 reduction in the industrial sector and 25% less CO2 per kilometer for passenger cars. Key reasons driving these projections include government policies geared towards poverty reduction, improving the quality of life, and climate commitments that emphasize increased efficiency and the adoption of new technologies. An assessment of India's past five years indicates that Solar PV constituted 60% of the new generation capacity. Globally, the outlook expects a reduction in the fossil fuel share from 80% to 73% by 2030 and anticipates a peak in CO2 emissions by 2025.

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