Cross-Border Terrorism — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 2019 Amendment is/are correct? 1. It allows the Central Government to designate individuals as terrorists. 2. It mandates state government consent for NIA to investigate terror cases across state borders. 3. It expanded the definition of 'terrorist act' to include cyber terrorism. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan border?

Which of the following UN Security Council Resolutions is specifically associated with establishing a sanctions regime against individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, often used by India to list Pakistan-based terror masterminds?

Which of the following incidents is most closely associated with India's shift towards a more proactive and punitive counter-terrorism doctrine, including 'surgical strikes' across the Line of Control?

Consider the following statements regarding the 'hybrid warfare' model in the context of cross-border terrorism: 1. It involves a blend of conventional military actions with irregular warfare tactics. 2. It often relies on state-sponsored non-state actors to achieve strategic objectives. 3. The use of cyber attacks and propaganda is an integral part of this model. Which of the statements given above are correct?