UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper I
Question 76: International Relations and Current Affairs
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (INTERPOL Notice) | List II (Description) |
|---|---|
| A. Silver Notice | 1. To seek information on unidentified bodies |
| B. Blue Notice | 2. To collect additional information about a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation |
| C. Black Notice | 3. To provide warning about a person's criminal activities, where the person is considered to be a possible threat to public safety |
| D. Green Notice | 4. To identify and trace criminal assets |
Code : A B C D
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).
INTERPOL's Silver Notice is for identifying and tracing criminal assets. The Blue Notice collects additional information about a person's identity, location or activities in a criminal investigation. The Black Notice seeks information on unidentified bodies. The Green Notice warns about a person's criminal activities where the person is a possible public-safety threat. So the code is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3.
- A. Silver Notice: identify and trace criminal assets (4).
- B. Blue Notice: additional information on identity, location or activities (2).
- C. Black Notice: unidentified bodies (1).
- D. Green Notice: warning about criminal activities and possible threat (3).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: every notice is given another notice's description.
- (b) Wrong: it swaps the descriptions of the Silver and Green Notices.
- (c) Right: Silver 4, Blue 2, Black 1, Green 3.
- (d) Wrong: it swaps the descriptions of the Blue and Black Notices.
Only the provisional key (27 May 2026) was found; the final key replaces it when found.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.