Discuss the advantages of the Agnipath scheme? What can be done to address the concerns raised by critics?

The Agnipath initiative is the Government of India’s new recruiting scheme for enrolling new troops in the three wings of the defense forces. Recruits for the programme will be referred to as “Agniveers.” Up to 50,000 troops will be enlisted ..

Topics: GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

Examine the need for a new joint command structure. In its creation, what are the challenges?

The government is working on the formation of integrated theatre commands, as a part of defence reforms under which appointment of CDS was done. Combining the resources of all three forces under a single commander to secure a particular geography ..

Topics: GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

Examine the rationale behind creation of different and diverse Central Armed Police Forces for guarding international borders. Also, highlight the contribution of these forces in ensuring security of India.

Central Armed Police Forces are largely under operational control of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Assam Rifles is under dual control. These forces were raised at different times, to achieve specific objectives like: Addressing security concerns along Nepal border – ..

Topics: GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

India has made a significant progress in ensuring better representation of women in Indian armed forces. However, much more still needs to be done. Discuss.

The constitution envisages equal rights and opportunities for women in all spheres of life. However, the representation of women in armed forces does not match with the aspirations. Resistance by armed forces against permanent commission for women. One of the ..

Topics: GS-I: Role of Women and Women's Organization • GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

While throwing some light on the dual control structure of armed forces in India, discuss the role played by Assam Rifles in internal security of India.

Assam Rifles is a part of the central paramilitary forces (along with the Indian Coast Guards) of India to provide internal security. It is the oldest paramilitary force and also a region-specific force to carry out anti-insurgency operations. They play ..

Topics: GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

Keeping in view, the complex and new forms of security threats emerging in recent times, discuss how technology is a major stakeholder in addressing the internal security challenges of India.

Globalization and fourth Industrial Revolution have given rise to new and complex forms of internal security challenges, calling for a harmonious mix of both man and machine to combat them. Man and machine both have an important role in national ..

Topics: GS-III: Challenges to Internal Security Through Communication Networks • GS-III: Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges • GS-III: Cyber Security in India • GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate