GS3 · Topic
Non-state Actors
The role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
62 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Non-state Actors that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
By highlighting the role of Violent Non-State Actors (VNSAs) in inflicting violence in Kashmir valley, discuss how "OPERATION SADBHAVNA" by armed forces can tackle the VNSA-OGW (Over Ground Workers) nexus by addressing the aspirations of local youth.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
How can a well-defined National Security Strategy (NSS) contribute to addressing contemporary security challenges? Discuss the significance of having a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS) for India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesNon-state Actors
'Radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir is driven as much by socio-economic factors as by external influences.' Discuss how education and youth engagement can play a role in countering radicalisation in J&K. 10M.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Enumerating the existing measures to counter bio-terrorism in India, highlight the need for a bio-terrorism law.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
TerrorismNon-state Actors
Vulnerability to cross border infiltration can be termed as the primary reason behind frequent insurgencies in North-eastern region of India. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Border ManagementExtremism
"No strategy will succeed unless it strikes a right balance between political, economic and security measures." In this context, discuss the approach that India should take for resolution of Kashmir issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Non-state ActorsExtremism
What are the reasons behind continuation of insurgency in the North-Eastern region of the country? Highlight the government initiatives to check insurgency in North-East. Also, recommend measures required to deal with this threat.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
ExtremismBorder Management
What is Hybrid Warfare? Highlighting its features discuss India's preparedness for hybrid warfare.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
Terrorism is everywhere. It is immune to differences of age, culture, nationality, region or religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismNon-state Actors
How should India upgrade its defence policy to address the 3.5-front security challenge?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyCyber Security
"The presence of hostile neighbours enables internal conflicts to get external support and prolongs them." Elaborate with examples.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017
Non-state ActorsExtremism
The maritime security domain requires collective multilateral and regional cooperation to combat non traditional threats. Discuss in the context of threats in the Western Indian Ocean and the recent amendments in the Djibouti Code of Conduct.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Maritime SecurityNon-state Actors
Critically analyse the concerns posed by the external actors impacting the internal security of India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
National security challenges require sufficiently addressing the concerns of human security. Explain and suggest reforms for the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsExtremism
Outlining the various cyber threats faced by India, assess the state of the country's prepared-ness to deal with the same.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Cyber SecurityNon-state Actors
India's enduring struggle with insurgencies since independence reflects a complex interplay of historical grievances and contemporary challenges. Analyse. Also discuss the measures required to be taken to combat these internal security threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
The resurgence of khalistan issue and radicalisation, propaganda spreading by miscreants shows the fragile security condition in Punjab and deteriorating law & order situation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
The presence of extremism and insurgency goes beyond the reason of under development. Analyze the statement with reference to North East states of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Illegal cross border migration is one of the major security threats compromising India's national security.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
With the help of the map given below, describe the major internal security threats faced by the country. Suggest a comprehensive security framework to minimize these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
ExtremismBorder Management
What do you mean by Non-kinetic warfare? How it is different from traditional kinetic warfare in modern conflicts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
Proliferation of nuclear weapons and the threat of their use are key concerns for global security nonetheless existing international arrangements seem to be ineffective. Comment. Also, identify the salient features of India's policy in this context and discuss whether India should join the NPT in the current form.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Indigenisation and Defence TechnologyNon-state Actors
Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along India's North-East border.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Border ManagementExtremism
Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also, discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
Terrorism financing continues to remain a major challenge for the international community despite several efforts to curb it. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
TerrorismMoney Laundering
'Radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir is driven as much by socio-economic factors as by external influences.' Discuss how education and youth engagement can play a role in countering radicalisation in J&K.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
'Grey-zone' warfare challenges traditional notions of sovereignty and conflict. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
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
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