Page-13 of GS-III: Internal & External Security
India is becoming a major destination as well as a transit hub for drug trafficking in South Asia. Discuss the reasons behind it and also its implications on the internal security of India.
India is one of the largest consumers and a large transit hub for drug trafficking in South Asia. There are some specific reasons behind this. Reasons: India lies in the vicinity of the largest opiate-producing regions like the golden triangle ..
How artificial intelligence (AI) can help Indian armed forces?
The use of AI for military operations has often generated lot of controversies. It is necessary to look at possible applications of AI beyond automatic weapons systems. AI has a number of non-lethal uses for militaries across the world, and ..
Discuss the demographic and security related dangers created in India by illegal immigrants. What legislative and administrative measures have been taken so far to address the issue?
India’s open and porous borders have been exploited by illegal migrants to influx into the territories of India. This is posing great socio-economic and political challenges. Demographic challenges The influx of the refugees often alters the demographic composition in terms ..
Discuss the potential of “Integrated Law Enforcement Centres” and “Smart walls” on India’s border areas to address the prevailing security challenges.
India has a very long border and poses several security threats due to the presence of hostile neighbours like Pakistan & China. It is essential to neutralize these threats to ensure safety and trade across borders. Potential of Integrated Law ..
The national security architecture needs to be robust enough to deal with present and evolving threats. Elaborating the statement, discuss the recent steps for modernizing national security architecture.
The National Security Architecture (NSA) needs to be robust to deal with ever-increasing challenges of internal and external security threats. India borders hostile neighbors and has border disputes with two nuclear-powered Nations. Internal security threats include challenges of homegrown terror ..
What is Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism? Throw light on concerns and challenges in its adoption.
The Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism is a proposed treaty which intends to criminalize all forms of international terrorism and deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, arms, and safe havens. The negotiations for this treaty are currently under way has been under negotiation ..
Northeast India was at the forefront of economic development and prosperity during British India but has faced marginalisation since Independence. In this context, discuss some of the steps taken to replenish the past glory of the region.
North east hasn’t received the required attention from the mainland in post independence period. This has resulted in deprivation and huge gaps in the north east. In order to bridge these various measures have been undertaken A separate ministry called ..
What is Cert-Fin? Discuss its role and impact on India's cybersecurity architecture.
Cert-Fin will be an umbrella Cert for the financial sector and report to Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) at the national level, in accordance with the information technology Act and rules. Features of Cert-Fin Cert-Fin will work closely with ..