Taking another significant step under Modi government's 'Zero Tolerance Policy' against terrorism, Ministry of Home Affairs, under guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, has declared 23 more individuals as 'terrorists'
Under the Modi government's 'Zero Tolerance Policy', the Ministry of Home Affairs has declared 23 more individuals as 'terrorists'. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah emphasized the government's commitment to dismantling terror modules and ensuring national safety, citing specific activities these designated terrorists are involved in.
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Under whose guidance did the Ministry of Home Affairs designate 23 more individuals as 'terrorists'?
- A.Ministry of Defence
- B.Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
- C.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- D.Central Government
The text states, 'Under the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, has designated 23 more individuals as 'terrorists'.'
How many total individuals have been designated as 'terrorists' under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, including those newly added?
- A.23
- B.46
- C.57
- D.80
The text states, 'a total of 57 individuals have so far been designated as 'terrorists' under Section 35 of the said Act and listed in its Fourth Schedule.' The Ministry has now designated an additional 23 individuals.
What is the name of one of the Pakistani nationals among the newly declared terrorists?
- A.Masood Ilyas Kashmiri
- B.Shri Amit Shah
- C.Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
- D.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The text states, '17 are Pakistani nationals and 6 are Indian nationals. However, all of them at present operate terrorist activities from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.' One of the designated individuals is Masood Ilyas Kashmiri.