Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
5. Indian Armed Forces require not just restructuring to theatre concept and greater integration but a common understanding on the need for cutting-edge technology. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The number of seminars, webinars and knowledge programmes on the theme ‘Securing India at 75’ have led to a latent interest in national security as a theme for further study.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reforms needed in the armed forces of India.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by mentioning the importance of armed forces in safeguarding India’s sovereignty.
Body:
First, write about the various threats to India’s security and sovereignty in present day.
Next, write about the reforms that are needed in the armed forces to enable them that are able to withstand any challenges – integrate command, theatre concept, investment in technology, atmanirbhar in defence etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
