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Consider the following statements regarding the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, recently seen in the news:
It makes decisions regarding the inscription of elements on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Lists.
India has never been a member of the committee.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
India will host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi.
About Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage :
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH), as UNESCO defines it, includes the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects, and spaces that communities see as part of their cultural identity.
For the Safeguarding of ICH, UNESCO adopted the 2003 Convention on 17th October 2003 during its 32nd General Conference in Paris.
The Convention formally established mechanisms for international cooperation, support, and recognition, laying the foundation for UNESCO’s ICH lists and the subsequent work of the Intergovernmental Committee.
The purposes of this Convention are
To safeguard the ICH;
To ensure respect for the ICH of the communities, groups, and individuals concerned;
To raise awareness at the local, national, and international levels of the importance of the ICH, and ensure mutual appreciation thereof;
To provide for global cooperation and assistance.
The Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the ICH advances the objectives of the 2003 Convention and ensures their effective implementation across Member States.
In fulfilling this mandate, the committee:
Promotes and monitors the objectives and implementation of the 2003 Convention.
Provides guidance on best practices and recommends measures for safeguarding ICH.
Prepares and submits to the General Assembly the draft plan for the use of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund.
Mobilises additional resources for the Fund in accordance with the Convention’s provisions.
Drafts and proposes operational directives for the implementation of the Convention.
Examines periodic reports submitted by States Parties and compiles summaries for the General Assembly.
Evaluates requests from States Parties and makes decisions regarding:
Inscription of elements on UNESCO’s ICH Lists (as per Articles 16, 17, and 18).
Granting of international assistance.
Membership:
It has 24 members who are elected for a term of four years.
The election of new members takes place every two years during the ordinary session of the General Assembly of States Parties.
India is currently a member of the committee (2022-2026).
India will host the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 in New Delhi.
About Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage :
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH), as UNESCO defines it, includes the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects, and spaces that communities see as part of their cultural identity.
For the Safeguarding of ICH, UNESCO adopted the 2003 Convention on 17th October 2003 during its 32nd General Conference in Paris.
The Convention formally established mechanisms for international cooperation, support, and recognition, laying the foundation for UNESCO’s ICH lists and the subsequent work of the Intergovernmental Committee.
The purposes of this Convention are
To safeguard the ICH;
To ensure respect for the ICH of the communities, groups, and individuals concerned;
To raise awareness at the local, national, and international levels of the importance of the ICH, and ensure mutual appreciation thereof;
To provide for global cooperation and assistance.
The Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the ICH advances the objectives of the 2003 Convention and ensures their effective implementation across Member States.
In fulfilling this mandate, the committee:
Promotes and monitors the objectives and implementation of the 2003 Convention.
Provides guidance on best practices and recommends measures for safeguarding ICH.
Prepares and submits to the General Assembly the draft plan for the use of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund.
Mobilises additional resources for the Fund in accordance with the Convention’s provisions.
Drafts and proposes operational directives for the implementation of the Convention.
Examines periodic reports submitted by States Parties and compiles summaries for the General Assembly.
Evaluates requests from States Parties and makes decisions regarding:
Inscription of elements on UNESCO’s ICH Lists (as per Articles 16, 17, and 18).
Granting of international assistance.
Membership:
It has 24 members who are elected for a term of four years.
The election of new members takes place every two years during the ordinary session of the General Assembly of States Parties.
India is currently a member of the committee (2022-2026).
With reference to Measles, consider the following statements:
It is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease.
It is caused by a bacterium.
It can be prevented with a vaccine.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Despite a highly effective vaccine, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, primarily among unvaccinated children under five.
About Measles:
Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus.
It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family.
Transmission:
It is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, spread by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.
The virus remains active and contagious in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours.
For this reason, it is very infectious.
The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.
Symptoms:
The first sign of measles is usually high fever, beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.
A runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.
A rash erupts after several days, usually on the face and upper neck. The rash spreads over about three days, eventually reaching the hands and feet, and lasts five to six days before fading.
Who is at risk?
Any non-immune person (not vaccinated or vaccinated but did not develop immunity) can become infected.
Unvaccinated young children and pregnant persons are at the highest risk of severe measles complications.
Measles is still common, particularly in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Treatment:
No specific antiviral treatment exists for measles.
It can be prevented with a safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine that gives long-term immunity.
The Government of India (GoI) introduced the measles vaccine in its Universal Immunization Programme in 1985.
Despite a highly effective vaccine, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, primarily among unvaccinated children under five.
About Measles:
Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus.
It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family.
Transmission:
It is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, spread by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (coughing or sneezing) or breathing the air that was breathed by someone with measles.
The virus remains active and contagious in the air or on infected surfaces for up to two hours.
For this reason, it is very infectious.
The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications, and even death.
Symptoms:
The first sign of measles is usually high fever, beginning about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and lasting four to seven days.
A runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop in the initial stage.
A rash erupts after several days, usually on the face and upper neck. The rash spreads over about three days, eventually reaching the hands and feet, and lasts five to six days before fading.
Who is at risk?
Any non-immune person (not vaccinated or vaccinated but did not develop immunity) can become infected.
Unvaccinated young children and pregnant persons are at the highest risk of severe measles complications.
Measles is still common, particularly in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Treatment:
No specific antiviral treatment exists for measles.
It can be prevented with a safe and effective measles-rubella (MR) vaccine that gives long-term immunity.
The Government of India (GoI) introduced the measles vaccine in its Universal Immunization Programme in 1985.
Consider the following statements regarding Kīlauea Volcano, recently seen in the news:
It is one of the world’s most active shield-type volcanoes.
It is located in Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Fresh lava fountains recently erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano nearly a year after one of the world’s most active volcanoes began its current eruptive phase.
About Kīlauea Volcano:
It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii State, United States.
Hawaii is the southernmost and largest of the island chain, which owes its existence to the very active Hawaiian hot spot.
Kīlauea volcano’s 1,250-metre summit has collapsed to form a caldera, a broad shallow depression nearly 5 km long and 3.2 km wide with an area of more than 10 sq.km.
The summit caldera contains a lava lake known as Halema`uma`u that is said to be the home of the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele.
Kilauea’s slopes merge with those of the nearby volcano Mauna Loa on the west and north.
Kilauea has been erupting on a continuous basis since 1983.
Kilauea’s frequent eruptions are usually nonexplosive and are contained within Halema‘uma‘u, which sometimes rises and overflows along the floor and flanks of the caldera proper.
Fresh lava fountains recently erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano nearly a year after one of the world’s most active volcanoes began its current eruptive phase.
About Kīlauea Volcano:
It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii State, United States.
Hawaii is the southernmost and largest of the island chain, which owes its existence to the very active Hawaiian hot spot.
Kīlauea volcano’s 1,250-metre summit has collapsed to form a caldera, a broad shallow depression nearly 5 km long and 3.2 km wide with an area of more than 10 sq.km.
The summit caldera contains a lava lake known as Halema`uma`u that is said to be the home of the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele.
Kilauea’s slopes merge with those of the nearby volcano Mauna Loa on the west and north.
Kilauea has been erupting on a continuous basis since 1983.
Kilauea’s frequent eruptions are usually nonexplosive and are contained within Halema‘uma‘u, which sometimes rises and overflows along the floor and flanks of the caldera proper.
Consider the following statements regarding Benin, recently seen in the news:
It is a country in East Africa.
The official language of Benin is French.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Benin President recently said that the West African nation’s government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers and vowed to punish them.
About Benin:
It is a country in West Africa.
It encompasses an area of 112,622 sq. km.
Four countries border These are Niger to the northeast, Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, and Burkina Faso to the northeast.
To the south, Benin has a small stretch of coastline on the Bight of Benin, which is part of the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.
Drainage: Apart from the Niger River, which, with its tributaries the Mékrou, Alibori, and Sota, drains the northeastern part of the country, the three principal rivers in Benin are the Mono, the Couffo, and the Ouémé.
The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital.
Its population in 2016 was estimated to be approximately 87 million.
Language:
The official language of Benin is French.
However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken.
Benin President recently said that the West African nation’s government and armed forces had thwarted a coup attempt by a group of soldiers and vowed to punish them.
About Benin:
It is a country in West Africa.
It encompasses an area of 112,622 sq. km.
Four countries border These are Niger to the northeast, Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, and Burkina Faso to the northeast.
To the south, Benin has a small stretch of coastline on the Bight of Benin, which is part of the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.
Drainage: Apart from the Niger River, which, with its tributaries the Mékrou, Alibori, and Sota, drains the northeastern part of the country, the three principal rivers in Benin are the Mono, the Couffo, and the Ouémé.
The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital.
Its population in 2016 was estimated to be approximately 87 million.
Language:
The official language of Benin is French.
However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken.
With reference to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), consider the following statements:
It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
It functions under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Defence Minister recently dedicated 125 newly completed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, marking the highest number and value of inaugurations undertaken by the agency in a single day.
About Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
Establishment: It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeastern states of the country.
It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
This includes infrastructure operations in 19 states and three union territories (including Andaman and Nicobar Islands) and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, and Sri Lanka.
BRO specialises in constructing and maintaining Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Airfields and Marine Works across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.
The BRO also has an operational role during national emergencies and the outbreak of hostilities, when it provides direct support to the Army in the maintenance of roads in the forward zones and executes other functions specified by the government.
It also provides the workforce for the rehabilitation of certain forward airfields of the Indian Air Force during operations.
BRO is also included in the Order of Battle of the Armed Forces, ensuring their support at any time.
In order to ensure coordination and expeditious execution of projects, the Government of India set up the Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) with the Prime Ministeras Chairman of the Board and the Defence Minister as Deputy Chairman.
The executive head of the BRO is the Director General of Border Roads (DGBR), who holds the rank of Lieutenant General.
Officers and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the BRO.
It is also staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers on extra-regimental employment (on deputation).
BRO also employs more than two lakh (200,000) local workers in the task of ensuring employment in far-flung areas.
Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).
The Defence Minister recently dedicated 125 newly completed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, marking the highest number and value of inaugurations undertaken by the agency in a single day.
About Border Roads Organisation (BRO):
It is a road construction executive force in India that provides support to the Indian Armed Forces.
BRO was entirely brought under the Ministry of Defence in 2015.
Establishment: It was formed on 7 May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeastern states of the country.
It develops and maintains road networks in India’s border areas and friendly neighboring countries.
This includes infrastructure operations in 19 states and three union territories (including Andaman and Nicobar Islands) and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan, and Sri Lanka.
BRO specialises in constructing and maintaining Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Airfields and Marine Works across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.
The BRO also has an operational role during national emergencies and the outbreak of hostilities, when it provides direct support to the Army in the maintenance of roads in the forward zones and executes other functions specified by the government.
It also provides the workforce for the rehabilitation of certain forward airfields of the Indian Air Force during operations.
BRO is also included in the Order of Battle of the Armed Forces, ensuring their support at any time.
In order to ensure coordination and expeditious execution of projects, the Government of India set up the Border Roads Development Board (BRDB) with the Prime Ministeras Chairman of the Board and the Defence Minister as Deputy Chairman.
The executive head of the BRO is the Director General of Border Roads (DGBR), who holds the rank of Lieutenant General.
Officers and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the BRO.
It is also staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers on extra-regimental employment (on deputation).
BRO also employs more than two lakh (200,000) local workers in the task of ensuring employment in far-flung areas.
Motto: Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work).
Consider the following statements regarding Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority:
It was established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and dividends.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) collaborated with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Jaipur.
It was established in 2016 under the Companies Act, 2013.
Purpose: It is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through sustained outreach, education, and strategic collaborations.
Functions:
It manages the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) and promotes investor awareness and financial protection.
It makes refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, matured deposits/debentures etc. to investors and promote awareness among investors.
It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and dividends and advancing financial literacy nationwide.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Initiatives: Through flagship initiatives such as Niveshak Didi, Niveshak Panchayat, and Niveshak Shivir, IEPFA empowers individuals to make informed financial choices and fosters a financially aware citizenry.
The IEPF consists of amounts that remained unclaimed for 7 years, including:
Unpaid dividends,
Application money is due for refund,
Matured deposits and debentures,
Interest on investments from the fund,
Grants or donations received from the government or other entities.
Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) collaborated with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) organised a “Niveshak Shivir” in Jaipur.
It was established in 2016 under the Companies Act, 2013.
Purpose: It is dedicated to promoting investor awareness and protection through sustained outreach, education, and strategic collaborations.
Functions:
It manages the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) and promotes investor awareness and financial protection.
It makes refunds of shares, unclaimed dividends, matured deposits/debentures etc. to investors and promote awareness among investors.
It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and dividends and advancing financial literacy nationwide.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Initiatives: Through flagship initiatives such as Niveshak Didi, Niveshak Panchayat, and Niveshak Shivir, IEPFA empowers individuals to make informed financial choices and fosters a financially aware citizenry.
The IEPF consists of amounts that remained unclaimed for 7 years, including:
Unpaid dividends,
Application money is due for refund,
Matured deposits and debentures,
Interest on investments from the fund,
Grants or donations received from the government or other entities.
. Consider the following statements regarding Cosmic Filament:
It is the largest ‘threads’ in the universe’s cosmic web.
It is formed as a result of gravity pulling in gas, dark matter, and galaxies into a strands that link giant clusters of galaxies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the University of Oxford researchers reported a roughly 50-million-lightyear-long cosmic Filament traced by at least 14 galaxies.
Cosmic or galaxy filaments are the largest ‘threads’ in the universe’s cosmic web.
Size: A single cosmic filament is a structure spanning hundreds of millions of lightyears.
These filaments are the largest known structures in the Universe which are vast, thread-like formations of galaxies and dark matter that form cosmic scaffolding.
They serve as the nurseries where galaxies grow by accreting pristine gas that fuels their star formation.
Formation:
It is formed as a result of gravity pulling in gas, dark matter, and galaxies into long, thin strands that link giant clusters of galaxies.
These filaments also surround large, empty regions of space called voids.
A filament forms where sheets of matter intersect and collapse; they’re also highways along which gas and smaller galaxies ‘flow’ towards big clusters.
Significance: These filaments help decide where galaxies form, how fast they grow, and how much fresh gas they receive over billions of years.
Recently, the University of Oxford researchers reported a roughly 50-million-lightyear-long cosmic Filament traced by at least 14 galaxies.
Cosmic or galaxy filaments are the largest ‘threads’ in the universe’s cosmic web.
Size: A single cosmic filament is a structure spanning hundreds of millions of lightyears.
These filaments are the largest known structures in the Universe which are vast, thread-like formations of galaxies and dark matter that form cosmic scaffolding.
They serve as the nurseries where galaxies grow by accreting pristine gas that fuels their star formation.
Formation:
It is formed as a result of gravity pulling in gas, dark matter, and galaxies into long, thin strands that link giant clusters of galaxies.
These filaments also surround large, empty regions of space called voids.
A filament forms where sheets of matter intersect and collapse; they’re also highways along which gas and smaller galaxies ‘flow’ towards big clusters.
Significance: These filaments help decide where galaxies form, how fast they grow, and how much fresh gas they receive over billions of years.
With reference to Hoolock gibbons, consider the following:
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia.
It is a diurnal and arboreal species.
In India , it is only found in the Western Ghats region.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, a stranded family of Hoolock gibbons was rescued in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district by officials.
Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia.
The hoolock gibbon is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth.
Distribution of Hoolock Gibbon:
Its distribution in Southeast Asia spans India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and southern China.
It is the only ape found in India.
In India, it is found in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, south of the Brahmaputra.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam has the largest concentration of the hoolock gibbon.
It is categorised into Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) found in a specific region of Arunachal Pradesh and Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) distributed elsewhere in the northeast.
Characteristics of Hoolock Gibbon:
They are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms.
They are monogamous (same partner throughout life).
They live in small families and communicate with other gibbons by vocalisation.
Life span: 25 years
Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List:
Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable
Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered
Both are on Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
Recently, a stranded family of Hoolock gibbons was rescued in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley district by officials.
Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia.
The hoolock gibbon is one of 20 species of gibbons on Earth.
Distribution of Hoolock Gibbon:
Its distribution in Southeast Asia spans India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and southern China.
It is the only ape found in India.
In India, it is found in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, south of the Brahmaputra.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam has the largest concentration of the hoolock gibbon.
It is categorised into Eastern Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) found in a specific region of Arunachal Pradesh and Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) distributed elsewhere in the northeast.
Characteristics of Hoolock Gibbon:
They are diurnal and arboreal, brachiating through the trees with their long arms.
They are monogamous (same partner throughout life).
They live in small families and communicate with other gibbons by vocalisation.
Life span: 25 years
Conservation Status:
IUCN Red List:
Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable
Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered
Both are on Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of India, 1972.
Consider the following statements regarding National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID):
It is a platform for the investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time.
It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, officials told that National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is slowly gathering pace and receiving 45k requests a month.
It is a platform for the police and investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time.
It is conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes and similar incidents to help bolster India’s capabilities.
Background:
The project was started in 2009 in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
NATGRID was set up as an attached Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs with effect from December 1, 2010.
It started its operations on December 31, 2020.
NATGRID database is available to ;
Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
Superintendent of Police (SP) rank officers.
Operation:
It has been mandated to maintain a repository of intelligence databases.
It works as an integrated intelligence grid that connects databases of core security agencies of the government of India.
It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs.
It utilises Big Data and Analytics to study huge amounts of data generated to analyse events in order to get a better picture as well as to trail suspects.
Recently, officials told that National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is slowly gathering pace and receiving 45k requests a month.
It is a platform for the police and investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time.
It is conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes and similar incidents to help bolster India’s capabilities.
Background:
The project was started in 2009 in the aftermath of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
NATGRID was set up as an attached Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs with effect from December 1, 2010.
It started its operations on December 31, 2020.
NATGRID database is available to ;
Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
Superintendent of Police (SP) rank officers.
Operation:
It has been mandated to maintain a repository of intelligence databases.
It works as an integrated intelligence grid that connects databases of core security agencies of the government of India.
It will have data related to all immigration entry and exit, banking and financial transactions, credit card purchases, telecom, individual taxpayers, air flyers, train travellers besides others to generate intelligence inputs.
It utilises Big Data and Analytics to study huge amounts of data generated to analyse events in order to get a better picture as well as to trail suspects.
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