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Assess the role of local communities in India’s border security architecture. Discuss the opportunities and limitations of participatory security approaches. Suggest ways to improve citizen-state coordination.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; Q6. Assess the role of local communities in India’s border security architecture. Discuss the opportunities and limitations of participatory security approaches. Suggest ways to improve citizen-state coordination. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Increasing cross-border threats such as infiltration, smuggling and drone-based …

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“Drones have transformed the economics of cross-border smuggling by lowering risk and increasing operational flexibility.” Analyse the security implications of drone-enabled smuggling. Evaluate the challenges faced by enforcement agencies in tackling it.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; Q5. “Drones have transformed the economics of cross-border smuggling by lowering risk and increasing operational flexibility.” Analyse the security implications of drone-enabled smuggling. Evaluate the challenges faced by enforcement agencies in tackling it. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The increasing use …

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Bhairav Battalion

Source:  IT Subject:  Defence Context: India’s newly raised Bhairav Battalions will make their first public appearance at the Army Day Parade in Jaipur. About Bhairav Battalion: What it is? The Bhairav Battalion is a new-generation high-speed offensive combat unit of the Indian Army, created for hybrid warfare, rapid raids, drone operations and tactical special missions. …

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Line of Control (LoC)

Source:  NIE Subject:  Defence Context: Security forces detected suspicious drone activity near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, leading to the recovery of a 2-kg IED, ammunition, and narcotics. About Line of Control (LoC): What it is? The Line of Control (LoC) is the de facto military boundary dividing the former princely state …

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Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Source: DD News Context: Prime Minister of India extended greetings to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on its 64th Raising Day, lauding its courage, discipline, and humanitarian service in guarding India’s Himalayan frontiers. About Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP): What it is? The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is a specialised Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under …

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Discuss the emerging challenge of drone-enabled cross-border smuggling along India’s western frontier. Assess the limitations of current anti-drone systems and outline a comprehensive strategy for preparedness.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas Q5. Discuss the emerging challenge of drone-enabled cross-border smuggling along India’s western frontier. Assess the limitations of current anti-drone systems and outline a comprehensive strategy for preparedness. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Due to the recent surge in drone-based smuggling from …

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Demographic Mission

Syllabus: Demography Source: TH Context: Prime Minister of India in his Independence Day 2025 address, announced the launch of a high-powered Demographic Mission to counter illegal infiltration and address emerging demographic challenges. About Demographic Mission: What it is? The Demographic Mission is a proposed national initiative aimed at monitoring, managing, and analysing India’s demographic transformations …

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“Peace and tranquillity on the borders is indispensable to our national interest”. Explain this assertion in the context of India–Pakistan relations. How can sustained border stability enhance India’s regional diplomacy?

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Q4. “Peace and tranquillity on the borders is indispensable to our national interest”. Explain this assertion in the context of India–Pakistan relations. How can sustained border stability enhance India’s regional diplomacy? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the backdrop of continuing instability along the …

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Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation.

Topic: Internal Security Q6. Climate-induced displacement is an emerging concern for India’s internal security. Examine the security challenges of climate refugees. Discuss the impact on border states and urban centres. Propose a policy framework for mitigation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Due to increasing frequency of extreme climate events, internal …

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Poppy Cultivation

Context: Manipur recorded a 32.13% decline in poppy cultivation during 2023-24, as per a report by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre (MARSAC). About Poppy Cultivation: Extent of Cultivation: Declined from 28,598.91 acres in 2021-22 to 11,288.1 acres in 2023-24. Major districts with eradication operations: Kangpokpi (4,454.4 acres), Ukhrul (3,348 acres), Churachandpur (2,713.8 acres). Eradication …

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India’s location as a transit route and its extensive coastline makes it highly susceptible to drug trafficking, necessitating enhanced border securityfor effective countermeasures. Elaborate.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. India’s location as a transit route and its extensive coastline makes it highly susceptible to drug trafficking, necessitating enhanced border securityfor effective countermeasures. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: …

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