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Directorate General of Civil Aviation
1. A statutory body of the GOI under the
Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020 to regulate civil aviation in India.2. Functions:a. The DGCA investigates aviatio
Narcotics Control Bureau
1. Under the
Ministry of Home Affairs2. A nodal agency
for drug law enforcement in India intended to prevent, combat abuse and illicit
traffic of drugs to achieve a drug free society
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Why in the
news?The Supreme court granted bail to
activists accused in the Bhima-Koregaon case citing that ‘mere holding of
literature propagating violent acts or participation in seminars will not
constitute a terror act’ under UAPA,1967.
Internet shutdown in Manipur
Why in the news?Violence in Manipur caused due to ethnic conflict between
the two communities - Meitei and Kuki, has led to a blanket prohibition of the
internet across the state using Telecom Suspension rules.Legality of Internet ban in India:1.&n
Manipur Insurgency Movement
Write-up on Manipur Insurgency Movement
The Manipur insurgency movement
refers to the long-standing armed struggle and separatist movements in the
northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The insurgency in Manipur has been
driven by
Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSWs)
Q. Why in News/Context – Army
to ‘test bed’ niche technologies; operationalise command cyber operations (The
Hindu & Indian Express April 28, 2023).· The Army
has decided to operationalise Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings
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