CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that India will contribute $500, 000 to the United Nations Trust Fund for Counter Terrorism this year to aid capacity-building support to member states in combating terrorism.

Detailed explanation-2: -India will contribute half a million dollars to the United Nations’ efforts to counter global terrorism as new and emerging technologies used by terror groups pose fresh threats to governments around the world, the foreign minister said Saturday.

Detailed explanation-3: -So far India has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding •India has contributed the most personnel to UN 2, 53, 000 troops and a significant number of police personnel having been deployed.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are in India to attend the Special Meeting of the UNSC CTC held in Mumbai and Delhi on 28-29 October, 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.