Page-2 of GS-III: Internal & External Security

India has been proactive in listing terrorists at the UNSC forum. Discuss the challenges posed by China in India’s fight against terrorism. What can be done to overcome these challenges?

Terrorism undermines the core values of humanity, peace and growth. It also poses a major threat to international peace and security. India’s role against terrorism: India since its...

August 25, 2023

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...

August 25, 2023

How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India's security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration.

India has waged wars against two of its neighbours and, at varying times, has seen great influx of people from almost all of its neighbouring countries. Illegal transborder...

August 24, 2023

Comment on various development efforts of Government of India in North East.

Model Answer: The Government of India had set up the Department of Development of North Eastern Region in September, 2001 and upgraded it to a Ministry in May,...

August 22, 2023

What in your opinion are the five major security challenges which will be faced by the next Indian government?

After an extended season of election campaigning, the elections are finally coming to an end and nearing the declaration of the results. The issue of national security rose...

August 20, 2023

"Sixth schedule has ended up creating multiple power centers instead of bringing in a genuine process of democratization or autonomy in the North East". Opine.

Model Answer: As per the Sixth Schedule, the four states viz. Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.Though the executive authority of the state, provision has been made for the...

August 19, 2023

Critically examine the factors contributing to the perceived weakness of the Indian Police Force and their implications on law enforcement and public trust. What reforms are necessary to address these issues?

The perceived weakness of the Indian Police Force is influenced by several factors. Primarily, there is an issue of understaffing. Despite the sanctioned strength of 2.8 million, only...

August 17, 2023

Discuss the significance of the Arihant SLBM launch with regards to India’s nuclear deterrence capacity. Also comment on how the SLBM differs from its land-based counterpart.

India has recently launched a nuclear capable Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from its first indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant. SLBM: The launched missile belongs to the ‘K’...

August 12, 2023

Give a critical appraisal of the North Eastern Council.

Model Answer: The North Eastern Council (NEC) came into being by an Act of Parliament, The North Eastern Council Act, 1971 to act as advisory body in respect...

August 11, 2023

In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by International Maritime organisation. What impact does this have on India's maritime security concerns?

The modification in the areas considered high-risk for piracy from from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by International Maritime organisation (IMO) has led to...

August 7, 2023