Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
5. The Border Security Force (BSF) is one of the primary border guarding forces in India, and plays a crucial role in preventing trans-border crimes, with a specific focus on unauthorized entry into or exit from Indian territory. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
Punjab has filed a suit against the Union government under Article 131 of the Constitution, challenging the decision to increase the operational jurisdiction of the BSF from 15 km to 50 km.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the efficacy of BSF in dealing with illegal migration and cross-border crimes.
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 objectives of BSF.
Body:
First, give a profile of BSF deployment across India’s borders and their responsibilities.
Next, write about the successes and limitations of BSF in dealing with major security issues such as – illegal migration, trafficking in person and narcotics as well as smuggling in fake Indian currency notes. Cite examples and facts.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to enhance the capacity of the BSF.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
