Tag: Transnational Crime

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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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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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Operation Golden Sweep

Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched “Operation Golden Sweep”, cracking down on a transnational gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. About Operation Golden Sweep: What it is? A strategic intelligence-led operation by DRI aimed at dismantling a global gold smuggling network using transit passengers and airport insiders to …

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