Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
5. Discuss the security challenges faced by India in the Indian Ocean region and outline a strategy to effectively deal with them. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges in coastal security and strategy to deal with it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the challenges in Indian Ocean region – security threats, including piracy, maritime terrorism, and geopolitical rivalries etc.
Next, write about the strategy that is needed to counter the above – cooperation with other countries, enhancing maritime capabilities, and diplomatic initiatives etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
