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Non-state Actors
22 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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"The recent radical trends in Punjab show that the Khalistan issue is still simmering." Discuss the statement with respect to recent developments and suggest measures to handle it.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Non-state ActorsExtremism
The anonymity and ease of drone operation contribute to the challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle the drone problem in border areas.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
The recent rise in ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and major corporations has highlighted the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures and policies. Discussing the key factors contributing to this trend, analyze the impact of these attacks on various sectors.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Cyber SecurityMedia and Social Networks
Despite multiple resolutions and initiatives undertaken by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), its efforts to counter terrorism have achieved limited success. Discuss the reasons for this limited effectiveness.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
TerrorismNon-state Actors
India practices a 'multi-alignment' approach in its cyber diplomacy. How does this posture strengthen India's internal security while maintaining strategic autonomy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExtremismBorder Management
Recently formulated 'joint doctrine for cyberspace operations' by Indian armed forces will lead to strengthening of the cyber-security posture for both conventional operations as well as gray zone warfare. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) Report 2023 highlights a growing menace of drug trafficking in South Asia, with India being a major hub. Analyze the various dimensions of this challenge with respect to India. Also suggest a multi-pronged approach to address it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Organised CrimeBorder Management
Discuss the internal security implications emanating from the use of Emerging And Disruptive Technologies (EDT) by state and non-state actors.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Cyber SecurityEmerging Technologies
Socio-economic functions across the Indian border makes its management more complex. Discuss with suitable examples.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
“Internal security challenges in India are increasingly shaped by external and transnational dynamics.” Examine the statement with relevant examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Non-state ActorsTerrorism
Ethnic conflicts and cross-border migration along India-Myanmar and India-Bangladesh borders impact India's internal security. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Border ManagementOrganised Crime
While developmental initiatives have a significant role to play, they alone cannot root out terrorism/militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismNon-state Actors
Despite various efforts, a lasting solution to the insurgency in the north-eastern region of India remains elusive. Analyse the reasons behind the continuation of insurgency in the region. Also, suggest effective measures to tackle it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024
ExtremismBorder Management
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
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
Terrorism is everywhere. It is immune to differences of age, culture, nationality, region or religion.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
TerrorismNon-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
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
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
Grey zone warfare, characterized by a blend of conventional and unconventional tactics, has increasingly influenced geopolitical conflicts. In this context, discuss the challenges posed by it on India's security interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsCyber Security