Diaspora and External Support — MCQ Practice

Which of the following acts are primarily used by India to counter financial support from diaspora networks to internal security threats? 1. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 2. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 3. Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 4. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are considered 'digital-age complications' in monitoring diaspora-linked internal security threats? 1. Social media mobilization and radicalization 2. Use of encrypted messaging for coordination 3. Crowdfunding for illicit purposes 4. Cryptocurrency for anonymous funding 5. Traditional hawala networks Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019: 1. It empowered the government to designate individuals as terrorists. 2. It allowed NIA officers of the rank of Inspector or above to investigate terror cases. 3. It expanded the definition of 'terrorist act' to include acts committed in foreign countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes 'Ideological Support' from diaspora networks to internal security threats? (A) Providing financial aid through hawala and cryptocurrency. (B) Lobbying foreign governments to take anti-India stances. (C) Spreading extremist narratives and radicalizing individuals through social media. (D) Supplying weapons and logistical support for militant operations.

Consider the following statements regarding intelligence challenges in countering diaspora-linked threats: 1. Attribution of funds is often straightforward due to digital footprints. 2. Diplomatic sensitivities rarely impact cross-border evidence collection. 3. Human intelligence limits are a significant hurdle due to tightly-knit diaspora networks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?