Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched BHARATPOL portal

Current Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the BHARATPOL portal on January 7, 2025. The portal was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to enhance India's law enforcement capabilities.

• Purpose:
• To streamline and expedite the process of seeking international assistance through Interpol.
• To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-border criminal investigations.
• Key Features:
• International Assistance: Facilitates the process for Indian law enforcement agencies to seek cooperation from Interpol.
• Red Notices: Enables easy requests for issuing Red Notices against fugitives wanted for serious crimes.
• Color-Coded Notices: Supports requests for other Interpol notices, such as Blue, Green, and Yellow Notices, each serving different purposes.
• Streamlined Processes: Aims to make the process of obtaining international assistance more efficient and effective.

Question:

1 Which organization developed the BHARATPOL portal?

• A) Ministry of External Affairs
• B) Indian Police Service (IPS)
• C) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
• D) National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Answer: C) The BHARATPOL portal was developed by the CBI to facilitate international cooperation in law enforcement activities, particularly through Interpol.