1. NIA files chargesheet against nine accused linked to BKI and Khalistan Tiger Force: The Hindu – Page 10
Why is it in news? The NIA on Saturday filed a chargesheet against three “listed individual terrorists” and six others associated with banned terror outfits Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF).
UPSC SYLLABUS RELEVANCE for prelims and Mains
Prelims:
Indian Polity and Governance – Internal Security.
Mains:
General Studies III – Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Important concepts
1.Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
2.National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Today’s prelims practice question:
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was set up in 2009 and works under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) apply only to resident citizens of India.
Which among the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was set up in 2009 under the NIA Act, 2008. It was set up in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. It works under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) apply also to Citizens of India outside India.
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