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Explain the objectives and powers granted under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Analyse the controversy surrounding its implementation.

Topic: Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958 Q6. Explain the objectives and powers granted under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Analyse the controversy surrounding its implementation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question AFSPA remains a core internal security law under debate due to judicial scrutiny, partial withdrawal from some …

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Naga peace process

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal security related issues.   Naga peace process Context: Naga rebel group National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) or NSCN(IM) has stuck to its demands for a separate flag and a constitution in an indication that the deadlock in the peace talks with the central government, aimed at bringing an end …

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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is an anachronistic law and its repeal can strengthen the foundation of our democracy. Critically examine.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is an anachronistic law and its repeal can strengthen the foundation of our democracy. Critically examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: It …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said efforts were on to improve the law-and-order situation for the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act …

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Naga peace process:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal security related issues.   Context: The chief of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, or NSCN (K), has said a solution to the “Indo-Naga political issue” would be possible if all the Naga political groups come together with a common draft.   Background: The process …

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[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 4 April 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic:  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features …

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AFSPA

GS paper: 3 Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention.   Context:  AFSPA, which gives sweeping powers to the armed forces, has been fully or partially withdrawn from parts of three Northeast states …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: The repeal of the AFSPA, said to give the armed forces personnel the license to kill, has been a major poll issue …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: Nagaland will continue to be a ‘disturbed area’ for another six months under the AFSPA as the condition of the state remained …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: The Centre has decided to constitute a committee to study the possibility of withdrawing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: Following the recent killings of 14 civilians in Nagaland, the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has demanded the repeal of the Armed Forces …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA) has often been criticised as a “draconian Act” for the unbridled power it gives to the armed forces. Should it repealed? Comment.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4. Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA) has often been criticised as a “draconian Act” for the unbridled power it gives to the armed forces. Should it repealed? Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

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Naga peace process

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Internal security related issues.   Context: Members of Parliament, ideologues and activists have called for replacing R.N. Ravi as the interlocutor in the Naga peace process to prevent it from derailing. Ravi is the Governor of Nagaland and has been crossing swords with the extremist Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist …

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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)

Topics Covered: Security challenges and their management in border areas. Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) What to study? For Prelims and Mains: AFSPA- features, draconian provisions, misuses and need for review. Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the entire State of Nagaland as a “disturbed area” for six more months, under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA). …

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Insights into Editorial: Ending impunity under AFSPA

Insights into Editorial: Ending impunity under AFSPA 11 July 2016 The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the armed forces cannot escape investigation for excesses in the course of the discharge of their duty even in “disturbed areas”. This was observed by the court while hearing petitions demanding an inquiry into 1,528 deaths in …

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