GS3 · Topic
Terrorism
Terrorism and counter-terrorism, cross-border militancy, terror financing, deradicalisation.
71 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Terrorism that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
In what ways does the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) shape the creation of global standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing? Suggest measures to strengthen its functioning.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingTerrorism
Critically analyze the concerns posed by the external actors impacting the internal security of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
The convergence of organized crime and terrorism presents a formidable challenge to the country's internal security. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeTerrorism
India's attempts at strengthening its intelligence infrastructure and capabilities have historically been reactive and incremental, rather than holistic and sustainable. Discuss. Also, provide a concrete framework in transforming the country's intelligence capabilities.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Security Forces and AgenciesTerrorism
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
FICCI report on 'Hidden Streams' highlights the presence of a connection between illicit financial flows, organized crime, terrorism, etc. Discuss the symbiotic relationship between them and suggest measures to address these linkages.
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 internal security threats posed by drug trafficking?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Organised CrimeBorder Management
"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
Terror financing is called as "lifeblood of terrorism". Enumerate the steps taken by India to combat money laundering and terror financing
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Money LaunderingTerrorism
India recently signed “Christchurch Call to Action” in 2019. In this line, elaborate on what signatory governments and online service providers should commit to address the issue of terrorist and violent extremist content online and to prevent the abuse of the internet.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Media and Social NetworksCyber Security
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 does India's geographical location heighten its vulnerability to drug trafficking? Also, analyze various internal security risks linked to drug trafficking.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Organised CrimeBorder Management
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
"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
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
Critically analyse the concerns posed by the external actors impacting the internal security of India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
Recently, there has been a surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Analyze the reasons for this surge and suggest strategies to counter the threat.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismBorder Management
Examine the challenges posed by money laundering to the Indian economy and national security. Also suggest ways to curb this menace, with a focus on technological interventions.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Money LaunderingCyber Security
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
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
Evaluate the recent legislative measures and anti-terror agencies in India. Highlight the lacunae in these legislative measures and agencies. Additionally, discuss what needs to be done to address these issues.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Security Forces and AgenciesTerrorism
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
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
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
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
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