What are the historical and emerging challenges in the fight against terrorism? In view of India’s upcoming UNSC Presidency, examine the possible areas of action to boost international anti-terror efforts?

The UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee recently held a special meeting in India (CTC).  It addressed the overriding issue of “countering the exploitation of new and developing technology for terrorist goals.”  Additionally, the panel covered the use of drones in ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges

Enumerate the key highlights of the “Delhi declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for service purposes”.

India is currently chairing the United Nations Security Council. The UN Counter Terrorism Committee Was attended by 30 presented tips of the 15 UN security council members. All the members of the committee unanimously adopted the Delhi declaration on countering ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges

The problem of trafficking of women and children is huge in India, highlight the factors behind it and steps taken in recent times to combat it.

Trafficking is a crime under IPC in which people, especially women and children, are transported from one region to another illegally for exploitation. Factors that contribute to trafficking: Social factors poverty Poor socio-economic conditions. Economic factors Lack of alternate employment ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas • GS-III: Linkages of Organized Crime With Terrorism

India has been experiencing several attempts to attack over the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), both by state and non state actors. What are the factors behind increased instances of attacks? Also, enumerate the steps taken by the Indian government to secure its CII.

Critical Information Infrastructure is that which is vital for the domestic economy and national security. It includes the finance system, Defence system, Telecommunication networks, power  grids, etc. Reasons for targeting CII: It is a kind of modern and unconventional warfare, ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks • GS-III: Cyber Security in India

The use of drones for attack and illegal purposes has increased rapidly in past few years by both state and non-state actors. In the light of such security threats, discuss the challenges and capabilities of India to deal with them.

The drones have come to redefine the nature of warfare in recent times. Their use is increasing rapidly by both state and non-state actors. Use by State actor: Reduce human causalities. Accurate targeting. Ability to escape radars. Use by non-state ..

Topics: GS-III: Recent Developments in It Space Computers Robotics Nano Technology Bio Technology • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology • GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Security Challenges and Their Management in Border Areas

Though most of insurgent groups of northeast have given up violence and are engaged in peace talks, there are several issues that can act as hurdle in the way of peace. Discuss.

North East India comprises of the seven sisters & Sikkim. Most of these areas have faced a problem of insurgency in past, but now the problem is limited to a few areas only. Insurgent Groups: The Mizo-National Front – surrendered ..

Topics: GS-III: Linkages Between Development and Spread of Extremism • GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Linkages of Organized Crime With Terrorism