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- In the Indian context, explain how fake news and disinformation pose a threat to Internal Security and Public Order. In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.2026 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Fake News, Disinformation and IT Rules
- Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win hearts and minds of locals, discuss the Border Area Development Programmes (BADP) by the Central Government and civic actions by the Army. Also discuss demand of promulgation of provision of the Sixth Schedule of constitution for Ladakh.2026 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Ladakh, BADP and Sixth Schedule
- Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy and instability in Jammu & Kashmir (J & K). Bring out actions taken by the Government to bring J & K into national mainstream. Discuss pre and post abrogation status of Articles 370 and 35A. Also bring out positive impacts of abrogation of both articles in mainstreaming the state.2026 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Jammu and Kashmir, Separatism and Articles 370/35A
- Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at International level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.2026 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terror Funding, Counterfeit Currency, Money Laundering and FATF
- Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State?2025 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism
- The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?2025 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Left Wing Extremism
- What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North-Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.2025 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · North East Peace Process
- Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.2025 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Maritime Security
- Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a threat in India and suggest measures to counter it.2024 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Narco-Terrorism
- Examine India’s border issues with China and Pakistan and development under BADP and BIM schemes.2024 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Security
- Social media and encrypted messaging services pose security challenges. Discuss measures adopted and suggest remedies.2024 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Social Media and Encrypted Messaging
- Winning hearts and minds is essential in terrorism-affected areas. Discuss government measures for conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.2023 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Counter Terrorism
- Use of UAVs by adversaries for arms, ammunition and drugs is a security threat. Comment on measures to tackle it.2023 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · UAV Security Threats
- What internal security challenges does India face? Explain the role of central intelligence and investigative agencies.2023 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Internal Security Challenges
- Identify major sources of terror funding in India and efforts to curb them, including the No Money for Terror conference.2023 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terror Funding
- Discuss the types of organised crime. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime at national and transnational levels.2022 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Organised Crime
- What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security.2022 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Maritime Security
- What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.2022 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. Discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.2022 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Naxalism
- Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.2021 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Money Laundering
- Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also, discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.2021 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to combat these threats.2021 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Internal Security Threats
- Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to eradicate the menace of terrorism.2021 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism
- Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.2020 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cybercrime
- For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.2020 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Area Management
- What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?2020 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Left Wing Extremism
- Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control. Also, discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.2020 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Transborder Security Threats
- The banning of Jamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by over-ground workers in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency-affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of over-ground workers.2019 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · The Banning Of Jamaat-e-islami
- What is the CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.2019 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- The Indian government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the changes in the context of the prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations.2019 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Anti-terror Laws
- The cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.2019 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Security
- Left-wing extremism is showing a downward trend but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.2018 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Left Wing Extremism
- Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cybercrimes. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report relating to protection of personal data in cyberspace?2018 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Data Security
- India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain linkages between drug trafficking and gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should be taken?2018 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Drug Trafficking
- Discuss the potential threats of cyberattack and the security framework to prevent it.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for survival of armed insurgency in this region.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · North East Insurgency
- Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Mob Violence
- The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism Funding
- The terms Hot Pursuit and Surgical Strikes are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Hot Pursuit and Surgical Strikes
- Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades. Analyse the above statement.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism
- Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Management
- Use of internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major security concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Internet and Social Media Misuse
- Human rights activists constantly highlight that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 is a draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by the Apex Court.2015 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · AFSPA
- Religious indoctrination via social media has resulted in Indian youth joining ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our country?2015 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · ISIS and Radicalisation
- The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.2015 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Left Wing Extremism
- Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a Digital Armed Forces to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective implementation.2015 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which has been in her neighborhood. Discuss along with strategies to be adopted to counter this environment.2014 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Radicalism
- International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by airspace? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges and suggest ways to contain the threat.2014 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Airspace
- How does illegal trans-border migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this and bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration.2014 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Illegal Migration
- In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65° East to 78° East in the Arabian Sea by the International Maritime Organisation. What impact does this have on India’s maritime security concerns?2014 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Maritime Piracy
- China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What threat does it pose for India’s security? Critically examine.2014 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
- Article 244 of Indian Constitution relates to administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of Fifth Schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism.2013 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Fifth Schedule and LWE
- How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management, particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?2013 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Management
- Money laundering poses a serious threat to country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace?2013 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Money Laundering
- What is social networking site and what security implications do these sites present?2013 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Social Networking Sites
- Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same.2013 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Warfare