When was the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act ( AFSPA) enacted ?

Daily Quiz on Current Affairs by Gkseries – 25 May 2023

(a) 1947

(b) 1958

(c) 1975

(d) 1991

Ans.(b)

Sol. AFSPA was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1958 to provide special powers to the armed forces in areas affected by insurgency and internal disturbances.

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