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How is Naxalism different from Maoism in India? Throw light on main reasons for the spread of Naxalism and Maoism in the country.

Maoism originated in China as a form of Communist theory derived from the teachings of the Chinese political leader Mao Zedong. It was widely applied as the political and military guiding ideology of the Communist Party of China till 1977-78. ..

How social media acts as a threat to the internal security of India? Suggest ways which can help government to check anti-India activities on social media.

India is witnessing rapid penetration of internet and also social media. But lack of digital literacy together with secure cyberspace has not only jeopardized Individual privacy but also internal security of the country. Social media as a threat to national ..

What do you understand by Evidence-Based Policing (EBP)? How EBP can mitigate the problems faced by police personnel in India? Explain.

Evidence based policing (EBP) is an extension of evidence-based medicine, evidence-based management and evidence-based policy. EBP refers to an approach to policy making and tactical decision-making for police departments. EBP refers to improved decision making and decision making based on real time data and ..

"Lack of digital literacy together with unregulated growth of social media is posing serious threats to the stability of the society."Substantiate.

Government is actively pursuing the dream of Digital India. This is giving impetus to the social media. But the lack of digital literacy has caused serious challenges to the stability of the society. Fake news Social media has empowered every ..

How the internal security challenges in Nagaland are different from that in Manipur and Tripura? Explain.

The internal security scenario in north-east is fragile. Insurgency and militancy have created havoc in north-east and are posing serious internal security challenges. The key common internal security challenges among the states in North-east are Proximity to international border Open ..

Effective border management can only be done by developing the border areas. Discuss, in this context, how the Border Area Development Programme can help to solve the problems associated with border areas.

Border Area Development Programme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It ensures two objectives: Provision of basic amenities for the local population. Border Management. Border area development is essential for border security and management, because of ..

Discuss the challenges in dealing with bioterrorism. What are the existing measures that India has to counter biological attacks? Is there a need for Bio-terrorism law? Analyze.

The spread of Covid-19 in the world has exposed the vulnerability to biological agents and has raised concerns about Bioterrorism. Bioterrorism is the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops. ..

What is an Integrated Theatre Command (ITC)? How can it strengthen India's military muscle? Explain.

An integrated theatre command envisages a unified command of the three Services, under a single commander, for geographical theatres that are of security concern. Features of the integrated theatre command The commander of such a force will be able to bring to ..