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“The most potent terrorist threats today emerge not from organised armies but from decentralised networks operating across criminal and intelligence ecosystems.” Examine the evolving nature of terror networks in India. Discuss the challenges they pose to internal security.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security Q6. “The most potent terrorist threats today emerge not from organised armies but from decentralised networks operating across criminal and intelligence ecosystems.” Examine the evolving nature of terror networks in India. Discuss the challenges they pose to internal security. (15 M) …

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The Orange Economy in India

Source: THSubject: Internal Security Context: Nearly a decade after the 2016 demonetisation, the latest ‘Crime in India’ report 2024 reveals that fake currency remains a major challenge, with over ₹54.61 crore in counterfeit notes seized this year. Prevalence of Fake Currency in India About Prevalence of Fake Currency in India: What it is? Fake currency, …

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“Financial networks are the backbone of modern terrorism.” Analyse the sources of terror financing. Examine India’s institutional mechanisms to curb it. Suggest improvements in the existing framework.

Topic: Internal Security Q6. “Financial networks are the backbone of modern terrorism.” Analyse the sources of terror financing. Examine India’s institutional mechanisms to curb it. Suggest improvements in the existing framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising concerns over terror financing networks, evolving digital channels and India’s commitments under FATF …

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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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FATF Expands Asset Recovery Scope Beyond Graft

Source: TOI Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued new global guidance on asset recovery, expanding its scope beyond corruption to cover crimes like fraud, cyber offences, and money laundering. About FATF Expands Asset Recovery Scope Beyond Graft: What it is? A new 340-page FATF guidance outlining a comprehensive framework for identifying, preserving, …

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Operation Akhal

Context: Operation Akhal, a joint anti-terror operation in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, entered its third day, with at least one terrorist killed amid continued firefight by Indian security forces. About Operation Akhal: What it is? A high-intensity counter-terrorism operation launched in the Akhal Khulsan forest area of Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Launched by: …

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India Crypto Policy

Syllabus: Science and Technology Source:  IE Context: A Trump-linked US firm, World Liberty Financial Inc (WLFI), has signed an MoU with Pakistan’s Crypto Council to develop a crypto-based financial system, prompting geopolitical and security concerns for India. About India Crypto Policy: Pakistan’s Crypto Pact with WLFI: MoU Signed: Pakistan’s newly-formed Crypto Council and WLFI have …

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The US ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’ list?

Topics Covered: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. The US ‘State Sponsor of Terrorism’ list? Context: Last week, Sudan became the third Arab nation in recent weeks to normalise relations with Israel, days after the US removed it from its State Sponsor of Terrorism list. What is the …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- UNITED AGAINST TERROR FUNDING

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- UNITED AGAINST TERROR FUNDING Introduction:             The Enforcement Directorate said it has attached over a dozen assets in Jammu and Kashmir in a terror financing case against Pakistan-based terrorist and chief of the globally banned Hizbul Mujahideen, Syed Salahuddin. The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of …

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RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TACKLING TERROR FINANCE

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- TACKLING TERROR FINANCE Introduction:             In the wake of the dastradly terror attack in Pulwama carried out by Pakistan based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad , India had upped the ante against Pakistan on the issue of terror funding by pushing to blacklist the neighbouring country at the plenary meeting of the anti …

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