Organised Crime

9 UPSC Mains GS III questions on Organised Crime, 2017 to 2026, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Organised Crime 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. 2024 Q9Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.10 marks · 150 words
3. 2023 Q10The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2022 Q9Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.10 marks · 150 words
5. 2021 Q20Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.15 marks · 250 words
6. 2020 Q20Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.15 marks · 250 words
7. 2019 Q20Cross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.15 marks · 250 words
8. 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
9. 2017 Q20The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace ? What are the major sources of terrorist funding ?15 marks · 250 words

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