CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In March 2017, the EU adopted a directive on combating terrorism. The new rules strengthen the EU’s legal framework to prevent terrorist attacks and address the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters. The directive criminalises acts such as: undertaking training or travelling for terrorist purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -In India, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act is the primary anti-terrorism law. To gather information related to security, the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has been established. An operational hub has been created for the National Security Guard to ensure a rapid response to terrorist attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 8 September 2006. The strategy is a unique global instrument to enhance national, regional and international efforts to counter terrorism.

Detailed explanation-4: -EU policies aim to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services and capital within the internal market; enact legislation in justice and home affairs; and maintain common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries and regional development. Passport controls have been abolished for travel within the Schengen Area.