UPSC Mains 2024 · GS III · Q9 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.

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समझाइए कि नार्को-आतंकवाद सम्पूर्ण देश में किस प्रकार एक गंभीर खतरे के रूप में उभरकर आया है। नार्को-आतंकवाद से निपटने के लिए समुचित उपायों पर सुझाव दीजिए।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Analyse the challenges posed by narco-terrorism, with a focus on its implications for national security. Discuss the role of international cooperation, intelligence sharing and counter-narcotics strategies in mitigating the threats associated with the convergence of drug trafficking and terrorism.”

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Opening · a definition

Narco-terrorism refers to the use of drugs, smuggling of drugs which poses a threat to internal and national security.

Body · points and prose

Diagram
Challenges posed by narco-terrorism (1) Threat to internal security -> human-trafficking (2) Organised crime -> smuggling (3) Threat to economic and social security (4) Poses threat to health of citizens (5) Nexus with terrorists (6) Border security threats

Role of international cooperation

(1) To keep an eye on borders and mutual cooperation in guarding borders. Ex India - Myanmar.

(2) International collaboration like tech against terrorism to monitor narco-terrorism across borders.

(3) Counter-narcotics operations across countries.

Close · a way forward

India's target of Nasha Mukt Bharat needs international collaboration and cooperation to tackle narco-terrorism.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2024, General Studies Paper III, Q9. The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.