Page-5 of GS-III: Internal & External Security

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...

July 7, 2023

The introduction of Sections 70A and 70B in IT Act, 2000 had brought in some corrective measures in India's cyber security establishments. Few years down the line, do you think that these measures have been implemented in letter and spirit? Discuss critically.

Section 70A of the IT Act 2000 mentions about National Nodal Agency with respect to Critical Information Infrastructure Protection. Section 70B of the IT Act 2000 mentions about...

July 5, 2023

Despite being the most peaceful border in Asia, the Indo-Nepal border is not free of critical problems. Discuss while suggesting way forward.

The Treaty of Sugauli delineate the boundary between India and Nepal. The Nepal-India Joint Technical Boundary Committee is working for the past 21 years in chalking out a...

July 5, 2023

In recent decades, religion has gained stronghold in India's North East as a factor of political mobilization. Examine the issue from the internal security perspective.

Religion is the closest identity of an individual. Its the easiest way to attract individuals. In the North-Eastern India, there has been rampant political mobilization taking place in...

July 3, 2023

Highlight the vulnerabilities in the cyber security architecture of India. Also, discuss the measures to deal with this.

Cyber security refers to the defences elected against malafide attacks on the ICT infrastructure. Types of attack: Keyloggers and data recorders. Virus to bug system and track Coordinated...

June 30, 2023

Discuss the Rohingyas Crisis as a challenge to India's internal security. Can India remain isolated from the issue of Rohingyas? Explain while suggesting role that should be played by India to address this crisis.

Rohingyas are stateless ethnic group facing persecution in the regions of Rakhine in Myanmar. There are referred as world’s most persecuted minority group by UNO. Rohingya Crisis as...

June 28, 2023

Throw some light on the recent reforms that have been undertaken by India in strengthening its National Security Architecture.

The National security is one of the primary responsibilities of the state. With rise of state sponsored terrorism, organised crime, asymmetric warfare, and lone wolf attacks, following changes...

June 28, 2023

Critically assess the internal security threats from the recently created United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNFLW).

Model Answer: United Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNFLW) is an umbrella organization of several small organizations like United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent), Nationalist Socialist...

June 25, 2023

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...

June 23, 2023

"While the Kashmir issue is related to secession from India, the Ladakh region demanded greater integration with India."Discuss emphasising on the later.

Model Answer: While the Kashmir issue is related to secession from India, the Ladakh region demanded greater integration with India. Since independence of India, Ladakh region alleged that...

June 20, 2023