{"id":150709,"date":"2025-01-08T19:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=current-affairs&#038;p=150709"},"modified":"2025-03-03T12:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T06:30:22","slug":"bharatpol-portal","status":"publish","type":"current-affairs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/bharatpol-portal","title":{"rendered":"BHARATPOL Portal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the Bharatpol portal, which aims to provide police and security agencies in India with a seamless connection to Interpol, the international Police organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About BHARATPOL Portal<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>BHARATPOL Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an initiative to enhance India&#8217;s international law enforcement capabilities through streamlined collaboration with INTERPOL.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Aim: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamline the processing of requests for <\/span><b>international police assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through INTERPOL.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitate <\/span><b>real-time information sharing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for faster access to international police collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Developed By: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> developed the portal and oversees its operation and integration with international law enforcement systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Key Features of BHARATPOL<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Global Network Integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Connects Indian investigative agencies to INTERPOL\u2019s global network of 195 countries, enabling seamless collaboration for crime control and international investigations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Access to INTERPOL Databases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Access to 19 types of INTERPOL databases, aiding in crime analysis, prevention, and the apprehension of fugitives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Five Modular Components<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Integrates all Indian law enforcement agencies as an extension of INTERPOL&#8217;s National Central Bureau (NCB-New Delhi).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>INTERPOL Notices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Facilitates quick, secure transmission of requests for notices such as Red Corner Notices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>References<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Simplifies seeking and providing international assistance in investigations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Broadcast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Provides real-time availability of requests for assistance from 195 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Manages documents and supports capacity-building initiatives for law enforcement officers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Real-Time Interface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes a real-time communication system that ensures quick and effective data sharing among agencies, enhancing crime control measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Expedited Responses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Allows for faster handling of international and domestic requests, reducing delays in investigations and increasing efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Support for &#8220;Trial in Absentia&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Enables prosecution of fugitives in their absence, ensuring justice is served even if criminals have fled abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>About International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facilitates international police cooperation to combat cross-border crimes like terrorism, trafficking, and organized crime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establishment Year:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1923.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Member: 195 member countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>India&#8217;s Membership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> India has been a member since 1956.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Status:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Independent international organization, <\/span><b>not part of the United Nations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Headquarters: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in <\/span><b>Lyon, France<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Official Languages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role in Investigations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acts as the <\/span><b>first point of contact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for international investigations but does not actively investigate crimes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communication System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Member countries are connected through Interpol&#8217;s communication system,<\/span><b> I-24\/7,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> facilitating real-time contact and access to Interpol&#8217;s databases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Databases:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Interpol manages <\/span><b>19 databases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> containing information on crimes and criminals, accessible to member countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\"><b>Organizational Structure<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Assembly:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Supreme decision-making body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with one delegate from each member country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decisions are taken during annual meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Secretariat:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operates under a Secretary General, who manages day-to-day operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Secretary General\u2019s Term:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Five years, appointed by the General Assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Executive Committee:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprises <\/span><b>13 members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each representing a different region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversees the implementation of General Assembly decisions and supervises the work of the Secretary General.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Central Bureau (NCB):<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each member country has an NCB, acting as the central point of contact with INTERPOL and other NCBs globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCBs are managed by police officials and are typically housed in the government ministry responsible for policing (in India&#8217;s case, the <\/span><b>Union Home Ministry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, the <\/span><b>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves as the NCB.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 15pt;\"><b>Types of Notices<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150674 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/83-677e7c4be0e4a.webp\" alt=\"BHARATPOL Portal\" width=\"450\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/83-677e7c4be0e4a.webp 810w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/83-677e7c4be0e4a-300x282.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/83-677e7c4be0e4a-768x722.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>8 types of notices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (7 of which are colour-coded):\u00a0 In the form of alerts\/requests allowing police in member countries to share critical crime-related information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These notices are issued by the <\/span><b>Interpol\u2019s General Secretariat <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at the request of a member country\u2019s <\/span><b>Interpol National Central Bureau<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and are made available for all member countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Origin:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in <\/span><b>1941<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the <\/span><b>Special Police Establishment (SPE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to investigate bribery and corruption during World War II in transactions with the War and Supply Department.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Establishment of CBI:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended by the <\/span><b>Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962\u20131964)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up in <\/span><b>1963<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs and later transferred to the Ministry of Personnel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Legal Status:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a statutory body; derives powers from the <\/span><b>Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nodal Ministry: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which falls under the Prime Minister\u2019s Office (PMO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Functions and Responsibilities:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dual Responsibility:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigates grievous cases of national importance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides leadership and direction to fight corruption across the police force in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Superintendence:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cases under the <\/span><b>Prevention of Corruption Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the superintendence lies with the <\/span><b>Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"vc_button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.pw.live\/govt-entrance-exams\/upsc-books?utm_source=SEO&#038;utm_medium=PW+Live&#038;utm_campaign=UPSC+CSE+Books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out UPSC CSE Books From PW Store<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Appointment of CBI Director:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pre-2014 Process: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appointed based on the <\/span><b>DSPE Act, 1946<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Post-2014 Process: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lokpal Act provided a committee for appointment of CBI Director<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Appointment committee:<\/b>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><b>Prime Minister<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Head).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Leader of Opposition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/Leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Chief Justice of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a Supreme Court Judge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Process:<\/b>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Ministry of Home Affairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sends a list of eligible candidates to the <\/span><b>Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DoPT prepares the final list based on <\/span><b>seniority, integrity, and experience in anti-corruption cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and submits it to the committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Tenure of CBI Director:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CVC Act, 2003: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed tenure of <\/span><b>2 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows extension of tenure up to <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with the following conditions:<\/span>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensions granted <\/span><b>one year at a time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No extension permitted beyond a total of <\/span><b>5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including the initial 2-year term).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_table_green\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6375%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 111.19%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Also 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