GS3 · Topic
Security Forces and Agencies
The mandate and functioning of the security forces, central armed police forces and intelligence agencies.
103 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Security Forces and Agencies that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Cyberspace as an independent theatre of war is about attacks that compromise the capability to use these facilities: they cannot be prevented by the security services in isolation. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
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
The Armed Forces have finalized the structure for making integrated theatre commands. Evaluate the significance of theaterization in India's armed forces.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security 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
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
Do you think the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is necessary for bringing peace in disturbed areas? Critically Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
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
Keeping in view the challenges in creating integrated theatre commands, examine how the theaterisation of commands can lead to greater integration and rationalisation of manpower and resources among the three services.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
What are the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act? Critically examine ED's working in preventing money laundering and corruption in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingSecurity Forces and Agencies
Elaborate on the need for a clearly articulated National Security Strategy (NSS) for systematic, consistent and coherent approach towards national security.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Security Forces and Agencies
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