CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to further enhance the counter terrorism cooperation between India and the U.S., an arrangement was concluded in June 2016 to facilitate exchange of terrorist screening information through the designated contact points.

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: -Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, commonly known as TADA, was an Indian anti-terrorism law which was in force between 1985 and 1995 (modified in 1987) under the background of the Punjab insurgency and was applied to whole of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act No. 15 of 2002 An Act to make provisions for the prevention of, and for dealing with, terrorist activities and for matters connected therewith.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Terrorism Act 2000 defines terrorism, both in and outside of the UK, as the use or threat of one or more of the actions listed below, and where they are designed to influence the government, or an international governmental organisation or to intimidate the public.