Tag: INTERNAL SECURITY

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Discuss the mandate of specialised security forces involved in internal security management. Examine coordination challenges among them.

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Q6. Discuss the mandate of specialised security forces involved in internal security management. Examine coordination challenges among them. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Social media has emerged as a critical internal security variable due to its role in recent episodes of …

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Social media platforms have become force multipliers for internal security threats. Explain the features enabling this role. Discuss recent security challenges linked to them and also suggest comprehensive measures to tackle the issues.

Topic: Issues and Measures Social Media- features, challenges, examples Q5. Social media platforms have become force multipliers for internal security threats. Explain the features enabling this role. Discuss recent security challenges linked to them and also suggest comprehensive measures to tackle the issues. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Internal security …

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National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS)

Source:  TOI Subject:  Government Schemes Context: Union Home Minister inaugurated the National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS) at the NSG garrison, Manesar, calling it a “next-generation shield against terrorism”. About National Improvised Explosive Device Data Management System (NIDMS): What it is? NIDMS is a secure national digital platform that stores, standardises and analyses …

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NATGRID and the architecture of surveillance

Source: TH Subject: Governance Context: Recent reports indicate a major expansion of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), including its integration with the National Population Register (NPR) and wider access for State police, raising fresh debates on privacy, oversight, and the future of surveillance in India. About NATGRID and the architecture of surveillance: What is NATGRID? …

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Assess the strategic significance of coastal security for India. Discuss why maritime threats increasingly challenge traditional internal security frameworks.

Topic: Coastal Security Q6. Assess the strategic significance of coastal security for India. Discuss why maritime threats increasingly challenge traditional internal security frameworks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question India’s long coastline, growing maritime trade, and evolving asymmetric threats have made coastal security a core internal security concern, exposing the limits …

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Examine the security challenges along India’s borders with its neighbours. Analyse how geopolitical dynamics and non-state actors shape these challenges. Propose comprehensive policy responses to tackle this emerging threat.

Topic: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Q5. Examine the security challenges along India’s borders with its neighbours. Analyse how geopolitical dynamics and non-state actors shape these challenges. Propose comprehensive policy responses to tackle this emerging threat. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question India is facing increasingly complex border security …

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Explain the objectives and powers granted under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Analyse the controversy surrounding its implementation.

Topic: Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958 Q6. Explain the objectives and powers granted under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Analyse the controversy surrounding its implementation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question AFSPA remains a core internal security law under debate due to judicial scrutiny, partial withdrawal from some …

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Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is sustained as much by internal vulnerabilities as by external sponsorship. Enumerate the key internal factors behind militancy. Analyse the role of external state support in sustaining it. What measures are needed to curb the menace of militancy in the region?

Topic: Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir Q5. Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is sustained as much by internal vulnerabilities as by external sponsorship. Enumerate the key internal factors behind militancy. Analyse the role of external state support in sustaining it. What measures are needed to curb the menace of militancy in the region? (15 M) …

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“Guerrilla warfare allows asymmetric groups to convert local familiarity into strategic advantage.” Explain the nature of guerrilla warfare adopted by LWE groups. Analyse its implications for conventional counter-insurgency responses.

Topic: Guerrilla warfare Q6. “Guerrilla warfare allows asymmetric groups to convert local familiarity into strategic advantage.” Explain the nature of guerrilla warfare adopted by LWE groups. Analyse its implications for conventional counter-insurgency responses. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Guerrilla tactics continue to define the operational character of Left-Wing Extremism even …

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Trace the ideological and organisational evolution of Left-Wing Extremism in India. Analyse the reasons for its regional concentration. Evaluate recent policy initiatives to contain it.

Topic: Left wing Extremism (LWE)/ Naxalism Q5. Trace the ideological and organisational evolution of Left-Wing Extremism in India. Analyse the reasons for its regional concentration. Evaluate recent policy initiatives to contain it. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Left-Wing Extremism continues to be a core internal security concern even as violence …

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What is Left-Wing Extremism? Analyse the structural and socio-economic conditions that sustain it in India.

Topic: Linkage between development and spread of Extremism Q5. What is Left-Wing Extremism? Analyse the structural and socio-economic conditions that sustain it in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Left-Wing Extremism remains a core internal security challenge despite declining violence, raising questions about deeper structural and developmental causes beyond policing. …

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Shift of wildlife trafficking to the North East–Myanmar corridor

Context: Wildlife enforcement agencies have found that international poachers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are increasingly using the North East–Myanmar corridor to smuggle wildlife parts into China. About Shift of wildlife trafficking to the North East–Myanmar corridor: What it is? It refers to the emerging use of India’s North Eastern states, especially Mizoram and Manipur, …

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Analyse the role of paramilitary forces in India’s internal security architecture. Examine coordination challenges with the armed forces.

Topic: Paramilitary forces Q6. Analyse the role of paramilitary forces in India’s internal security architecture. Examine coordination challenges with the armed forces. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Evolving internal security threats and frequent deployment of CAPFs alongside the armed forces have raised concerns about role clarity and coordination within India’s …

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Village Defence Guards (VDGs)

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Government Schemes Context: The Indian Army’s Sabre Brigade conducted an intensive training programme for Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in Jammu to enhance their operational readiness and coordination with security forces. About Village Defence Guards (VDGs): What it is? Village Defence Guards (VDGs) are armed civilian defence groups constituted in vulnerable …

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Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%

Source:  TH Subject:  Government Scheme Context: The Union Home Ministry has notified an increase in reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group-C posts of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 10% to 50%, starting with the Border Security Force (BSF). About Govt. to increase reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to 50%: What it is? The Ministry of …

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From Red Corridor to Naxal-Free Bharat

Source: TH Subject: Naxalism Context: India is close to achieving a Naxal-free Bharat, with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) districts reduced from 126 (2014) to 11 (2025) and only 3 most-affected districts remaining. About From Red Corridor to Naxal-Free Bharat: Trends in Naxalism in India (2014–2025): Sharp territorial contraction: Maoist influence shrank from 126 to 11 districts, …

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Operation Hinterland Brew

Context: The DRI has busted an illicit Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Wardha, Maharashtra under “Operation Hinterland Brew,” seizing 128 kg of the synthetic drug worth ₹192 crore. About Operation Hinterland Brew: What it is? Operation Hinterland Brew is a targeted anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to identify and destroy clandestine …

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National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

Source:  TH Subject:  Polity Context: The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is receiving around 45,000 data requests per month, as Central agencies and State police increasingly use the platform for real-time intelligence access. About National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID): What it is? NATGRID is a real-time integrated intelligence platform under the Ministry of Home Affairs that links …

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Operation Bullion Blaze

Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched “Operation Bullion Blaze” in Mumbai, cracking a major gold-smuggling and melting syndicate. It seized 11.88 kg of gold worth ₹15.05 crore and arrested 11 individuals. About Operation Bullion Blaze: What it is? A targeted enforcement drive to dismantle organised gold-smuggling and illicit bullion-melting networks operating in Mumbai. …

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Explain the concept of white-collar terrorism and discuss how it alters the risk profile of internal security threats in India. Outline the measures required to address this emerging challenge.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Q5. Explain the concept of white-collar terrorism and discuss how it alters the risk profile of internal security threats in India. Outline the measures required to address this emerging challenge. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IT Why the question The …

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