Throw light on the role of external state and non-state actors in creating security challenges to India. Discuss some of the measures adopted by the government to handle the same.

Kautilya has written that a state could be at risk from four types of threats viz. internal, external, externally-aided internal and internally-aided external. India is currently facing four major threats viz. Separatism in Jammu and Kashmir; Insurgency in North East India, ..

Right to Protest in India: Constitutional & Legal Provisions

The right to protest peacefully is guaranteed by the Constitution and lies at the heart of the democracy. Articles 19 (1)(a) and 19 (1)(b) provide citizens with the right to freedom of speech and expression and to assemble peacefully. However, ..

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 ..