Counter Terrorism | MCQs

Explanation

• Operation Zarb-e-Azb, started by Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, ran from June 15, 2014, to February 22, 2017, in Pakistan.
• It including North Waziristan, FATA, Karachi, Balochistan, and Punjab.
• Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, launched on February 22, 2017.
• It is an intensive nationwide operation against terror groups led by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Explanation

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad means the Elimination of Strife جھگڑے کا خاتمہ

Operation Radd ul Fasaad was started on February 22, 2017,

Operation Radd ul Fasaad was started by Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa

The foundational aim and objective of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad is to ensure enduring peace in the country

Explanation

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad means the Elimination of Strife جھگڑے کا خاتمہ

Operation Radd ul Fasaad was started on February 22, 2017,

Operation Radd ul Fasaad was started by Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa

The foundational aim and objective of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad is to ensure enduring peace in the country

Explanation

Operation Rah-e-Rast was a military operation launched by Pakistan in 2007–2009

Operation Rah-e-Rast was a military operation in the Swat Valley,

Major General Nasser Janjua led Operation Rah-e-Haq in 2007,

He successfully recaptured Swat by December 2007.

In 2009, the military launched Operation Black Thunderstorm to retake Buner.

Explanation

The National Action Plan was revised in 2021 to address evolving security challenges.

This resulting in the implementation of the Revised National Action Plan (NAP-2021).

The National Action Plan was lunched in 2014.

Explanation

Operation Zarb-e-Azb was a joint military offensive conducted by the Pakistan Armed Forces against various militant groups, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, al-Qaeda, Jundallah and the Haqqani network. 

Start date: June 15, 2014

Location: Pakistan, North Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Area, Karachi, Balochistan, Punjab

Explanation

NACTA was established in 2008 under the Ministry of Interior in Pakistan to combat terrorism.

NACTA (National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA Pakistan) was established in 2008.

It is an administrative unit within the Ministry of Interior, led by a National Coordinator.

In 2013, the NACTA Act granted it administrative and financial autonomy.

It officially creating it as a body corporate answerable to a Board of Governors.

Explanation

NACTA (National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA Pakistan) was established in 2008.

It is an administrative unit within the Ministry of Interior, led by a National Coordinator.

In 2013, the NACTA Act granted it administrative and financial autonomy.

It officially creating it as a body corporate answerable to a Board of Governors.

Explanation

The headquarters is in Islamabad, Pakistan 

 NACTA was created as an Administrative Wing within the Ministry of Interior,

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Explanation

The Lal Masjid Operation is also known as Operation Silence.

It was a military operation conducted by the Pakistani military in July 2007 to flush out militants and terrorists from the Red Mosque (Lal Masjid) in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The operation resulted in a significant loss of life and property.