Elucidate the salient features of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). Discuss challenges in its implementation.

The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is touted as a more robust and integrated system that is capable of addressing the gaps in the present system of border security by seamlessly integrating human resources, weapons, and high-tech surveillance equipment.  Features ..

Examine the various phases of Nepal's transformation from a Hindu monarchy to secular republic giving reference to the various Constitutions in the country.

First constitution of Nepal was Government of Nepal Act; 1948. This constitution vested all the powers into the hereditary Prime Ministers. Later, Partyless Panchayat system under “Constitution of Nepal, 1962”. After the Jan Andolan-I revolt; Nepal was thus converted into ..

What are the challenges faced by the Indian government to ensure coastal and maritime security? Discuss the possible impacts of the "Quad"or "Strategic Quadrilateral"initiative on India's maritime security.

Maritime security has many dimensions. India has a 7,517 km-long coastline of which 5,423 km covers the mainland and 2,094 km encircles Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Besides, with the available state of resources (both technological and in terms of manpower) ..

What are the arguments in favor and opposition to the data localization norms?

Data localization refers to the process wherein the personal data of a country’s residents should be processed and stored in that country. RBI has now made data localization mandatory for payment systems. Even the Justice B N Srikrishna on data protection ..

How civil society, media and religious communities can play an active role in the ongoing war against terrorism? Discuss.

The war against terrorism cannot be a sole arena of the state and its associated agencies. It needs an effective cooperation from society, media and religious institutions to counter the threats of terrorism. Role of civil society in war against ..

Are states in India competent to make laws on National Security along with Public law and Order? Discuss in the light of recently passed GCTOC and provisions of seventh schedule in the constitution of India.

Hint: State governments have power to make law on public order so long it does not relate to national security; Law related to national security are vested in hands of union government. Further, Union parliament has residual powers to make ..

Trace the history of the so called "Terai rights"movements in Nepal. To what extent the recently promulgated constitution has addressed the issue of Terai Rights and rights of other groups? Examine.

Model Answer: The question of Madhes or Terai rights was first raised by Bedananda Jha in 1960s. The voice became louder in 1980s when Nepal started showing signs of political liberalization. In 2006-07, their movement became bigger and stronger and ..

How money laundering can be a threat to India's internal security? Discuss some of the international agreements and steps taken by Indian government to address the issue of money laundering.

Money laundering is the process of creating the appearance that large amounts of money obtained from criminal activity, such as drug trafficking or terrorist activity, originated from a legitimate source. The money from the illicit activity is considered dirty, and ..

What are the factors that lead to easy radicalisation of youth in India? Discuss some of efforts made by government to counter the same.

Radicalisation of youth has become the obstacle for ensuring India transforms its human resource into demographic dividend. The reasons for radicalisation of youth in India are Jobless growth: India has become fastest growing economy of the world. But this growth ..

The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 is aimed at promoting the safety and security of India’s maritime trade. Comment.

The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs recently. It provides for the prevention of maritime piracy and prosecution of persons related with such crimes.  Key features of the Bill include:   ..