Organized Crime Syndicates — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements about the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, is/are correct? 1. It allows confessions made to a police officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police to be admissible as evidence. 2. It defines 'organised crime' as any unlawful activity committed only once by a syndicate. 3. It provides for the establishment of special courts for speedy trials. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of an organized crime syndicate?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Narco-Terrorism': 1. It refers to the nexus where drug trafficking funds terrorist activities. 2. The Golden Crescent region is a significant source for narco-terrorism affecting India. 3. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is irrelevant in combating narco-terrorism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for investigating money laundering offenses linked to organized crime in India?
Consider the following statements regarding the D-Company: 1. It is primarily involved in localized extortion rackets within Mumbai. 2. It has alleged linkages with Pakistan's ISI. 3. Its leader, Dawood Ibrahim, was extradited to India in 2015. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which constitutional article places a duty on the Union to protect every State against internal disturbance, a duty implicitly covering threats from organized crime syndicates?
The term 'Hawala' is most closely associated with:
Which of the following is a key challenge faced by law enforcement in combating cyber-crime syndicates?
The term 'Golden Crescent' is often associated with:
Which of the following Acts empowers the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate and attach properties derived from criminal activity?
The concept of 'governance capture' in the context of organized crime refers to:
Which of the following is a primary reason for the difficulty in prosecuting organized crime syndicates?
The 2019 amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) primarily aimed to:
Which of the following regions is NOT typically associated with major international organized crime syndicates directly impacting India?
The term 'FICN' often appears in discussions about organized crime. What does it stand for?
Which of the following is a key reason why organized crime syndicates increasingly use encrypted communication platforms?
The 'Golden Triangle' region is known for its role in global drug trafficking, particularly affecting India. Which countries primarily constitute the Golden Triangle?
Which of the following is a socio-economic impact of organized crime syndicates?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) plays a crucial role in combating organized crime when it has linkages to:
Which of the following is a procedural safeguard under MCOCA to prevent its misuse?
The term 'MLAT' in the context of combating organized crime refers to: