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GS Paper 2 Source: Indian Express Context: National Security Act has been invoked in the case of self-styled Sikh preacher and on-the-run Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh. About National Security Act, 1980: NSA “empowers the state to detain a person without a formal charge and without trial”. Under the Act, a person …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal security related issues. Why did the govt ban more China-linked apps? Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has banned 54 more apps which have either originated in China or have some Chinese connection. These apps were banned for being a threat to national security. …
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Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. The convergence of technology and terrorism represents the worst kind of feedback loop between the real and the virtual. States, meanwhile, are struggling to respond to this convergence and to balance the imperatives of national security and the …
Context: In an innovative departure from normal practice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside (in virtual mode) over an open debate at the global high-table, namely the UN Security Council, on August 9 when India holds the President’s chair for one month. This will mark a diplomatic first for an Indian PM: This …
Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. National Security Act (NSA), 1980: Context: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court to invoke the National Security Act (NSA) against hoarding, profiteering, adulteration and black-marketing …
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 5. The human rights agenda in the world is facing a major challenge from terrorism, in this context discuss the challenges posed by Terrorism and suggest steps to be taken by the world countries to combat the menace. (250 …
Topic : Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention. Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 7. Biological warfare is a potent threat to the countries across …
4. The Centre’s recent move to block 59 Chinese apps has brought to the fore the inherently tricky ‘national security versus digital rights’ question. How do you view this? Give your opinion. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2. With respect to Indian foreign policy, Do you think it’s time for India to strengthen its national security structures and …
Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. What is the National Security Act? What to study? For Prelims: Key features of the act. For Mains: Criticisms and concerns over it’s misuse, need for review. Context: The Uttar Pradesh government has said that …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 7. List down the key features of National Security Act? What are the Criticisms and concerns over its misuse, comment on …
Insights into Editorial: A blueprint for a national security strategy Introduction: A National Security Strategy or Policy (NSS or NSP) is a key framework for a country to meet the basic needs and security concerns of citizens, and address external and internal threats to the country. It is pertinent to ask, even today, whether …
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Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas. 3) Evaluate the major shortcomings in India’s national security architecture. Suggest measures to overcome these shortcomings with respect to the key recommendations made by D.S. Hooda’s document. (250 words) The hindu Why this question: The article highlights the urgent need for a blueprint for national security strategy …
Topic – challenges to internal security 6) India urgently needs a national security doctrine and another knee jerk reaction will not suffice. Critically comment. (250 words) Indianexpress Reference Why this question The Pulwama strike has raised several questions over the internal security situation in the country particularly with respect to Kashmir. The issue highlights the …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention; Security challenges and their management in border areas 4) Many of India’s national security inadequacies stem from the absence of a national security vision. Critically analyze. (250 words) …
Insights into Editorial: The roadmap to military reform Context of restructuring Defence organisation: A recent historical overview would indicate just how confused things are, which doesn’t augur well for a ‘leading power’. The initial flavour of the debate in the decades following the Group of Ministers’ report, the Kargil Review Committee report, and the …
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Topic: Security issues 5) Critically comment on India’s approach to its national security. (200 Words) Livemint
