Internal Security UPSC Mains Questions (Model Answers & Hints) - Page 2

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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs rather than the Ministry of Defence — a governance distinction with significant strategic implications. Examine the role, limitations, and modernisation needs of the ITBP in the context of India's evolving LAC security challenges.

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Left-Wing Extremism is as much a governance challenge as a security issue.” Discuss in the context of recent Maoist surrenders in Bastar.

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Darknet-based drug trafficking poses new challenges to national security and public health. Discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating such networks and examine the role of technological adaptation and international cooperation in addressing cross-border drug trade.

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Discuss the impact of Left Wing Extremism on internal security in India. How do anti-Naxal operations shape the socio-political landscape of affected states?

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Discuss the significance of the Sagarmala programme in enhancing India's maritime capabilities. How does it align with goals for sustainable shipping?

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Evaluate how India's self-reliance policy can impact the maritime trade sector. What challenges must be addressed to achieve this vision by 2047?

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The unauthorised use of satellite communication devices in Indian waters poses significant regulatory and security challenges. Examine its implications for national security and maritime safety, evaluate the adequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms, and suggest technological and policy measures to strengthen enforcement.

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Discuss the socio-political factors contributing to the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. How can government initiatives address these issues effectively?

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Examine the implications of continued violence in Manipur on national integration. How can trust be rebuilt between conflicting communities for sustainable peace?

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Emerging technologies such as UAVs are transforming the nature of border management and internal security challenges. Examine their implications for India’s border security and discuss the role of technological integration in strengthening border guarding forces.

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Discuss the underlying factors contributing to the ethnic conflict in Manipur. How does historical context shape present-day relations between communities?

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What are the implications of President’s Rule on federalism and democratic accountability in Indian states?

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Analyse the effectiveness of Suspension of Operations (SoO) pacts and time-bound political settlements in ensuring peace in insurgency-affected regions. How can institutions and civil society bodies like the Kuki-Zo Council and political parties facilitate or hinder long-term reconciliation?

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Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) is a multi-dimensional challenge that cannot be solved by a 'security-first' approach alone. In light of the government’s target to eliminate LWE by 2026, critically examine the significance of integrating 'last-mile governance' and 'tribal empowerment' with counter-insurgency strategies.

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Critically examine the role of socio-economic marginalization of tribal populations and resource conflicts (jal-jungle-zameen) in sustaining Left-Wing Extremism in India.