CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
In what year was Interpol's predecessor organization founded?
A. 1975
B. 1945
C. 1957
D. 1923
Correct Answer: D
The International Criminal Police Commission was founded in 1923.
CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
What is an Interpol Red Notice?
A. A tax demand
B. An international arrest warrant automatically valid everywhere
C. A request to locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person pending legal action such as extradition
D. A visa cancellation notice
Correct Answer: C
A Red Notice is not itself an international arrest warrant; its legal effect depends on national law.
CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
Does Interpol itself normally arrest suspects?
A. Only at airports
B. Yes, it has universal arrest powers
C. Only in Europe
D. No
Correct Answer: D
Arrests are carried out by national authorities under domestic law.
CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
What is Interpol's main role?
A. Facilitate international police cooperation and information sharing
B. Deploy a world police force with universal arrest powers
C. Conduct criminal trials
D. Set monetary policy
Correct Answer: A
Interpol helps national police forces share notices, databases and operational information.
CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
Where is Interpol's General Secretariat headquartered?
A. The Hague, Netherlands
B. Vienna, Austria
C. Geneva, Switzerland
D. Lyon, France
Correct Answer: D
Interpol's headquarters is in Lyon.
CSS - PMS - General Knowledge (G.K)
Organizations - Interpol
What is Interpol's full name?
A. International Crime Tribunal
B. International Police Court
C. Interstate Patrol Organization
D. International Criminal Police Organization
Correct Answer: D
INTERPOL is the International Criminal Police Organization.