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Internal SecurityEXAMINEYear 202015 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

Discuss the historical background and key provisions of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958. Examine the arguments for and against its phased withdrawal.

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Syllabus Tags:AFSPA 1958Disturbed Areas DeclarationArmed Forces ProtectionHuman Rights ConcernsPhased Withdrawal in Northeast

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: AFSPA 1958, Disturbed Areas Declaration, Armed Forces Protection

Recurring Theme Trend: “AFSPA 1958”

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