Interpol
What is Interpol Metaverse?
The Interpol Metaverse was launched at the 90th General Assembly held in New Delhi. Key facts The world’s first metaverse specifically designed for law enforcement was launched recently. It enables the registered users to take virtual tour of Interpol’s general ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
90th General Assembly of Interpol
India is set to host the 90th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) from October 18 to 21 this year in New Delhi. Key facts The General Assembly is Interpol’s apex governing body having representatives from all ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Operation Megh Chakra
The CBI launched the Operation Megh Chakra to combat the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Materials online. Key facts The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched Operation Megh Chakra on September 24, 2022 to conduct searches at 56 locations across ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Maharashtra Police: Operation Blackface, TRACE and Crawler
Context in Current Affairs: The cyber wing of Maharashtra police has recently acquired a software called the “Crawler” from the INTERPOL that will help to track down child pornography. A core unit of 12 officers has been formed to implement ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Operation Thunder: INTERPOL, WCO and India Customs intercept 18 tonnes of Red Sandalwood
The INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization conducted Operation Thunder, 2020 in 103 countries. The operation was conducted against environmental crimes. About Operation Thunder The Operation Thunder was held between September 14, 2020 and October 11, 2020. It resulted in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Iran requests INTERPOL to issue “Red Notice” to President Trump
Iran had recently issued an arrest warrant for US President Donald Trump. Also, Iran has requested INTERPOL to issue a “Red Notice” and detain him from power. Iran believes that the drone strike that killed Irani General Qassem Soleimani was ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
BIMSTEC: Conference on Combating Drug Trafficking inaugurated
On February 13, 2020, Union Minister Amit Shah launched the BIMSTEC Conference on Combating Drug Trafficking in New Delhi. The event was organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau. The Conference was attended by other BIMSTEC partners Bangladesh, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
OCSAE: On-line Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Unit set up by CBI
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has set up an On-line Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit at New Delhi under its Special Crime Zone to tackle the menace of child porn on the internet. This step has been ..