NIA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following are suggestions made by NIA for putting a leash on radicalisation and recruitment of Indian youth by the Islamic State?

1) Invoke ‘lighter’ sections of the law against them
2) Community policing
3) Strengthening Beat Constabulary

a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
The recommendations include -

  • Invoke “lighter” sections of the law against them.
  • Potential young terror recruits should be identified and “bind-down” orders issued against them.
  • A local constable can be of immense help in such cases where any youth is showing signs of radicalisation.
  • Strengthening Beat Constabulary
  • Community Policing
These would not deter parents and other family members from coming forward to report such cases. Booking them under lighter sections can act as a deterrent and will create the fear of the law in their minds.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Investigation Agency?

1. The purpose of NIA is to combat corruption.
2. It requires special permission from state authority to investigate in state's jurisdiction.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a federal agency established by the Indian Government to combat terror in India.
- It acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency.
- The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.
- The Agency came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India on 31 December 2008.

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