GS3 · Topic
Organised Crime
Organised criminal networks and their linkage with terrorism: narcotics, arms and human trafficking, counterfeit currency.
47 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Organised Crime that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2018–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
'Dark net and crypto currency have emerged as a major internal security challenge to India'. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering
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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeTerrorism
India's border security is under severe pressure due to the rising political crisis in neighbouring countries. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
Ethnic fault lines represent a serious security challenge, but they are only one aspect of the broader security concerns in the Northeast. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
ExtremismBorder Management
Explain how India faces numerous challenges in combating Transnational Organized Crime (TOC). Comment on the measures being taken to counter this threat.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeTerrorism
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
Discuss the various factors responsible for exacerbating organised crime. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organized crime that exist in context of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeTerrorism
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
Discuss how the shift from cash-based transactions to digital financial networks in drug trafficking and money laundering poses new challenges for enforcement agencies. What countermeasures should be taken to prevent the same?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Money LaunderingCyber Security
Recent reports of Maoist leaders having amassed huge assets in property and cash underlines the significance of probing the funding network as part of counter-terrorism efforts. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
ExtremismMoney Laundering
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
Examine the linkages between terrorism and organized crime. Present a case for breaking the illicit bond between the two.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Organised CrimeTerrorism
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
In light of recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Arabian Sea, examine the vulnerabilities in India's maritime security framework.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Maritime SecurityOrganised Crime