AFSPA Flashcards
Full form of AFSPA
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
Who is the committee headed by
Vivek Joshi
Nagaland’s chief minister
Neiphiu Rio
Assam chief minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma
In which district were the 14 civilians killed
Mon in Nagaland
When was AFSPA passed
1958
Who has the power to declare a area disturbed
Central govt, governor, representative of UT
What is the motto of the Indian army
Service before self
Who introduced AFSPA
Lord Linlighgow
Which battalion of army was involved in Nagaland
21st battalion from Assam
Which committee suggested complete repeal of AFSPA
B P Jeevran Reddy committee
What was the original name for AFSPA
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Ordinance, 1942
When was AFSPA applied on J & K
1990
Which ministry set up the committee
Ministry of home affairs
For how long is status quo maintained by a disturbed area
6 months