In light of the prominent instances of drone attacks by both state and non-state actors, assess the challenges and capabilities of India in dealing with such security threats.

Drones are remotely controlled, unmanned aircraft that are able to move over a defined trajectory, and comparatively difficult to track and intercept using radars. Instances of drone attacks are rising by both state and non-state actors: Reports reveal 50-60 thousand ..

Topics: 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

Discuss the challenges in dealing with bioterrorism. What are the existing measures that India has to counter biological attacks? Is there a need for Bio-terrorism law? Analyze.

The spread of Covid-19 in the world has exposed the vulnerability to biological agents and has raised concerns about Bioterrorism. Bioterrorism is the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops. ..

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

India is becoming a major destination as well as a transit hub for drug trafficking in South Asia. Discuss the reasons behind it and also its implications on the internal security of India.

India is one of the largest consumers and a large transit hub for drug trafficking in South Asia. There are some specific reasons behind this. Reasons: India lies in the vicinity of the largest opiate-producing regions like the golden triangle ..

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

Effective border management can only be done by developing the border areas. Discuss, in this context, how the Border Area Development Programme can help to solve the problems associated with border areas.

Border Area Development Programme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Home Affairs. It ensures two objectives: Provision of basic amenities for the local population. Border Management. Border area development is essential for border security and management, because of ..

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

National Investigation Agency Act

Recently, the Jharkhand government has moved to the Supreme court claiming that the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 violates the constitution. In a civil suit, they have said that the National Investigation agency should not have any power over state ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security

UN Takes A Stand Against Cybercrime

The United Nations General Assembly has declared its approval to continue with the drafting of a new international treaty on cybercrime, despite the objections from the European Union, the United States, and other countries. The resolution, which was drafted by ..

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