UPSC CSE Prelims
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (INTERPOL Notice) | List II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. Silver Notice | 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies |
| B. Blue Notice | 2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation |
| C. Black Notice | 3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety |
| D. Green Notice | 4. To identify and trace criminal assets |
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Correct Answer: Option C
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Matching:
| INTERPOL Notice | Description | Match |
|---|---|---|
| A. Silver Notice | To identify, monitor & trace illicit criminal assets across international borders | 4 |
| B. Blue Notice | To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in an ongoing criminal investigation | 2 |
| C. Black Notice | To seek information on unidentified bodies (forensic/humanitarian tool) | 1 |
| D. Green Notice | To warn about a person's criminal activities where the person is a possible threat to public safety | 3 |
Complete INTERPOL Notice Reference:
| Colour | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 🔴 Red | Request provisional arrest/extradition |
| 🔵 Blue | Collect info on a person |
| ⚫ Black | Identify unidentified bodies |
| 🟡 Yellow | Locate missing persons |
| 🟢 Green | Warn about dangerous criminals |
| 🟠 Orange | Warn of imminent threat (weapons/events) |
| 🟣 Purple | Warn about criminal methods/devices |
| ⚪ Silver | Trace criminal assets (recently introduced) |
Key Trick: Silver Notice is the newest addition — specifically designed for asset tracing, not person tracking.
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