Aaj ki Taza Khabhar : July 10, 2025

1. National Population Register (NPR) Update Status
Key Points
No decision yet on updating NPR with Census.
NPR is the first step toward creating a National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Last NPR update: 2010 and 2015–16.
Covers data on 119 crore residents.
AttributesNPRCensus
PurposeIdentity and residency verificationDemographic and socio-economic stats
Data SharingCan be shared with state/governmentStrict confidentiality
FrequencyPeriodic, irregularEvery 10 years
2. BRICS Summit 2025
Key Points
Theme: Building Resilience
New Members Added: Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia, UAE.
Reordering WTO, Climate Action, Energy Summit.
Covers 50% of world population, 40% of GDP, 25% of global trade.
Modi’s acronym: “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability”
3. Custodial Violence & Criminal Justice Reform
Cases Highlighted:
Ajith Kumar, Vignesh, Raja – all victims of custodial brutality.
Core Issues
Excessive force normalized
Lack of mental health support in enforcement
Outdated training curriculumTheme: Building Resilience
Reform AreaProposed Changes
Mental HealthMandated quarterly counseling, wellness infrastructure
Police TrainingEthics, trauma-informed methods, community policing
Legal FrameworkAnti-custodial laws, video documentation, civil oversight
TechnologyActive safeguards, not passive surveillance

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