Page-5 of GS-III: Internal & External Security

"What do you understand by Narco-terrorism? Discuss the extent of the problem in India while throwing light upon the legal framework to tackle narco-terrorism."

Model Answer: Narco-terrorism refers to spreading drug related policies making people taking drugs, which lead to addiction and acts as a source to maximize profits. It is generally used by terrorists who use drugs to fund their organization and operation. Narcotic ..

The development of technology has enhanced the challenge of asymmetric warfare for India. Analyse.

Asymmetric warfare is one where there is no direct clash between two sides, rather there is crippling of an opponent even without fighting through terrorism, cyber attacks, etc. Types: State sponsored terrorism Tabnabbing Whaling Vishing Phishing Denial of service Worms ..

The roots of Naga insurgency lies in issues associated with Identity and ethnicity. But it has become a complex problem over time with political, social & economic ramifications. Elaborate.

The Nagas were historically a relatively isolated group with limited contact with the rest of India. They started demanding an independent country for them around 1946 and the Naga National Council was formed under Angami Zapu Phizo to carry out ..

The increasing popularity of virtual assets is also increasing the risk of its misuse for money laundering activities. Elaborate. Also, suggest measures to mitigate the risk.

Virtual assets are those, which are created and stored using Blockchain technology, e.g. cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. They have been criticised for their ability to aid money laundering in following ways: Virtual assets offer their users anonymity. It is easy to ..

The lack of nuances on social media arises from the limitations of the medium itself. Comment.

The biggest truth of the public life in this age is that it is wired via social media which is replete with abuse, insinuation, etc. Many people who have been known to be kind and generous often take on special ..

India's Border Area Development Programme (BADP) not only provides comprehensive approach to Border Management, but also focuses on socio-economic development of the people living in border areas. Critically discuss the success and failures of this programme with respect to India's borders on eastern and western front.

The Border Area Development Programme (BADP) was introduced in the 1993-94 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. In the initial years, the programme was implemented in the Western Border States. Later the ambit of the programme was extended to the Eastern ..

While throwing some light on the dual control structure of armed forces in India, discuss the role played by Assam Rifles in internal security of India.

Assam Rifles is a part of the central paramilitary forces (along with the Indian Coast Guards) of India to provide internal security. It is the oldest paramilitary force and also a region-specific force to carry out anti-insurgency operations. They play ..

Examine the rationale behind creation of different and diverse Central Armed Police Forces for guarding international borders. Also, highlight the contribution of these forces in ensuring security of India.

Central Armed Police Forces are largely under operational control of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Assam Rifles is under dual control. These forces were raised at different times, to achieve specific objectives like: Addressing security concerns along Nepal border – ..