India Unveils Prahaar Anti-Terror Policy
India has launched its first integrated national counter-terrorism policy called "Prahaar," designed as a doctrine-level framework for preventing, responding to, and recovering from terrorism threats. The policy adopts a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, combining intelligence, law enforcement, technology, and international cooperation. It addresses emerging threats from drones, encrypted messaging apps, dark web activities, and cryptocurrency financing. The policy establishes uniform counter-terror structures and standard procedures across central, state, and district levels. It includes a counter-radicalization strategy combining graded police response with education, engagement, and de-radicalization programs. The framework emphasizes global collaboration through extradition, intelligence sharing, and alignment with UN anti-terror norms, while ensuring human rights safeguards and rule-of-law based action.
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Which ministry or department would be primarily responsible for implementing India's Prahaar Anti-Terror Policy?
Answer: (b) Ministry of Home Affairs
The correct answer is (b) Ministry of Home Affairs.