Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 17 September 2026 · PIB · Shahzad Bhatti Network UAPA Terrorist Designation

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The Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under which of the following legislations?

A National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
B Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
C Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
D Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act, 1974

Correct answer: (b) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Explanation

Option B is correct because the Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The other acts do not provide for the formal designation of terrorist networks and groups in a schedule.

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