Current Affairs for UPSC IAS

India has declared nine Khalistani terrorists in designated terror list under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention, UAPA Act to strengthen national security.

Taking a tough stand in the wake of attack on officials amid the Coronavirus update, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed for strict action, including under the National Security Act.

Indian Army inducts Israel made Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ‘Spike’ along LoC in J&K.

Recently, Union Home Ministry proposed to merge Assam Rifles with the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Mission Shakti initiated for successful anti-satellite (ASAT) missile test

In a bid to empower the National Investigation Agency, the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to amend the NIA Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

• Recently, 12 people including two Seema Shashastra Bal personnel were injured in a grenade blast near a police checkpoint in Guwahati.
• Later investigation showed that the violence has come from an unexpected group — the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) that had shunned violence a decade ago.