GS3 · Topic
Border Management
Managing land and riverine borders, fencing and infrastructure, infiltration, smuggling, border-area development.
83 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Border Management that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Explain how the geographical location of India makes it extremely vulnerable to the menace of drug trafficking. What are the various security threats posed by drug trafficking?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeBorder Management
India's internal security dynamics is inextricably linked with the peace and stability in the neighbourhood. Explain with special reference to instability on the eastern border.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
Analyze the shift in terrorist activities from the Kashmir Valley to the Jammu region in recent times. Suggest measures that the Government can adopt to mitigate the impact of these challenges on its national security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismBorder Management
Issues of migration and demographic change in Assam since independence have repeatedly got expression in the form of internal security related problems. In this context critically discuss the significance and impact of both National register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 on India's internal security.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
Transnational linkages have remained a crucial force multiplier for the insurgents in north-east India. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Non-state ActorsExtremism
Border Security Force's jurisdiction has been increased to a uniform 50 km from borders on Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. Discuss the necessity of this move and the potential issues arising out of it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Border management in the country is as much an endeavour in forging developmental partnerships with the locals as it is an exercise in managing cross-border threats. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Border ManagementInclusive Growth
In context of border security, how can coop and coord between diff security agencies be improved to ensure effective and efficient management of coastal and terrestrial borders?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Discuss the critical challenges involved in High Altitude warfare. Examine the level of India's preparedness for this kind of warfare.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Technical solutions are necessary to augment and complement the traditional methods of border management. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
India border management are done by multiple agencies like CAPF, armed forces and state polices. But recent issue of intrusion, supply of arms, smuggling highlighted the lack of coordination and cooperation between various agencies.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementSecurity Forces and Agencies
Trafficking in the country has grown to become a grave internal security threat and persistent social bane. Identifying the factors behind various forms of trafficking, suggest measures to tackle the menace.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeBorder Management
Anonymity and ease of drone operations contribute to challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle drone problem in border areas.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Border ManagementEmerging Technologies
Analyze the primary reasons for the increase in ceasefire violations along the LoC. Also, suggest the steps that need to be taken to minimise these violations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Border ManagementTerrorism
Examine the impact of transnational organized crime on India's border security and suggest ways to strengthen inter-agency and international cooperation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeBorder Management
The nexus between separatism and organised crime poses a significant threat to India's national security. Analyse. Discuss the measures to be taken to tackle this threat.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeTerrorism
India being at affinity to Golden triangle at South-East region and golden crescent at West, make it as centre point of drug cartel. Discuss the causes of drug trafficking and suggest a multi-pronged strategy to tackle it. 20- Recent violent clash in Sukma district, marked prevalence of Left Wing Extremism, not only killing 39 Maoists but also 3 army personnels. Prevailing hard security measures. Discuss the need for a soft approach to counter the menace.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organised CrimeBorder Management
How does the Indian Army's joint doctrine for cyberspace operations address modern security challenges? Also, discuss the necessity of extending the BSF's jurisdiction and the resulting challenges. Finally, evaluate the causes of 'jobless growth' in India and suggest a way forward.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityBorder Management
Though drones have multitude of enabling applications for the welfare of human kind, their proliferation has opened a new dimension of security threat for the country. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsBorder Management
What are the challenges faced by the Assam Rifles with regard to border management and tackling of insurgency in North-East India? Discuss how these challenges require a reorientation of the force.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesBorder Management
Necessitated by contingent law & order situation in the North-Eastern states in 1958, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) continues to be applicable even after six decades of its enactment despite widespread criticism. Critically evaluate the utility of AFSPA in light of prevailing security environment in the country.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Security Forces and AgenciesExtremism
Highlight the purpose of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in northeast India. Analyze the major initiatives taken by the government to counter insurgency in Northeast India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies
In what ways management of maritime borders differ from that of territorial borders? Also, analyze various vulnerabilities that arise from a large maritime boundary of the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Maritime SecurityBorder Management