Questions and Answers
Which ethnic group has the highest representation in the current reservation policy in J&K?
What is the penalty for individuals involved in exam paper leaks according to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024?
Which of the following groups is allocated a 4% reservation in J&K under Special Categories?
What is the primary goal of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the offences under the Public Examinations Bill?
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How many percent reservation is allocated to the Pahari ethnic group under the current policy in J&K?
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What role will the National Technical Committee on Public Examinations have under the new Bill?
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Which category is NOT listed in the current reservation policy in J&K?
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What is the reservation percentage for Residents in Backward Areas in J&K?
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What type of reservation is applicable to Physically Challenged People according to the reservation policy in J&K?
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Study Notes
Criminal Law Reforms
- India's Parliament has enacted significant criminal justice reforms to replace existing legal codes.
- New laws include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act, aimed at modernizing the legal framework.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Sedition as a crime has been removed; replaced by penalties for:
- Exciting secession, armed rebellion, and subversive activities.
- Encouraging separatism or endangering India's sovereignty.
- Terrorism is redefined, aligning with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
- Punishments include death or life imprisonment for fatal acts.
- Organized crime includes kidnapping, extortion, and cybercrime, with severe punishments for related offenses.
- Recognizes caste/race-based murders as a grave offense, punishable by life imprisonment or death.
- Increases age of consent for statutory rape cases from 16 to 18 years; also criminalizes deceitful sexual intercourse.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
- Enhances the legal status of electronic evidence in legal proceedings.
- Classifies electronic records as documents and emphasizes comprehensive certification for electronic evidence.
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Focuses on humane treatment in the criminal justice system.
- Defines police custody conditions and medical examination protocols for accused persons.
Uttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code Bill
- Uttarakhand is the first state to enact a Uniform Civil Code, governing personal matters regardless of religion.
- Key provisions include compulsory marriage registration, bans on polygamy and child marriage, and equitable property rights.
- Mandates registration of live-in relationships and provides rights for women abandoned by partners.
- Excludes members of the LGBTQIA+ community and exempts Scheduled Tribes from the bill's purview.
Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Introduces reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local bodies, reflecting post-repeal changes to Article 370.
- Aims for alignment with national standards and recognizes the Valmiki community in the Scheduled Castes list.
Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Proposes adding four ethnic groups (Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari, and Pahari) to the Scheduled Tribes list in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Updates the current reservation policy detailing percentages for various groups, including 10% for Scheduled Tribes.
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
- Establishes measures to enhance transparency and prevent exam paper leaks in public examinations.
- Imposes severe penalties (up to 10 years imprisonment and Rs 1 crore fine) for individuals colluding in exam misconduct.
- All offences are cognisable, non-bailable, and prevents compromise settlements during investigations.
- A National Technical Committee on Public Examinations will be formed to standardize exam protocols and security systems.
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Test your knowledge on the latest changes in India's criminal law reforms as part of the BPSC Raftaar Batch curriculum. This quiz covers crucial updates and shifts in the legal system that are vital for government exams. Prepare effectively with focused questions to boost your understanding of current affairs in polity.
