CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Bill was passed by Lok Sabha that aimed to end terrorism?
A
Unlawful Activities Prevention Bill, 2017
B
Unlawful Activities Prevention Bill, 2019
C
Unlawful Activities Prevention (Amendment) Bill, 2017
D
Unlawful Activities Prevention (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) was an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2002, with the objective of strengthening anti-terrorism operations. The Act was enacted due to several terrorist attacks that were being carried out in India and especially in response to the attack on the Parliament.

Detailed explanation-3: -2022. Earlier, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed unanimously by the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament on 14.12.

Detailed explanation-4: -27 April 1999: repeal of the Armed Forces (Acting in Aid of Civil Power) ordinance. However, “civil commotion” is included as a crime under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. 27 August 1999: amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act, authorizing ATC (Anti Terrorism Court) in all of the country.

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