Money Laundering

5 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Money Laundering, 2013 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Money Laundering toppers answered.

1. 2026 Q20Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at International level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.15 marks · 250 words
2. 2023 Q20Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the ‘No Money for Terror (NMFT)’ Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022.15 marks · 250 words
3. 2021 Q9Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2018 Q20India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter-measures should be taken to prevent the same?15 marks · 250 words
5. 2013 Q21Money laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to be taken to control this menace ?10 marks · 200 words

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