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Akshit Bhardwaj: GS3 answer copy

7 answers by Akshit Bhardwaj, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q10What is the role of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and NATGRID in intelligence sharing? Assess their effectiveness in tackling real-time threats and propose measures to enhance both data security and inter-agency responsiveness.15 marks
  2. Q12What are the safety challenges faced by the aviation sector in India? In this context, discuss the key provisions of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. What are the causes for sharp depreciation in the value of rupee in the last few years? Discuss the merits and demerits of rupee depreciation on the Indian economy. Highlight the tools used by the RBI to manage currency volatility.15 marks
  3. Q14Examine the role of digitization of land records under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) in improving land governance in India. What are the key challenges in its implementation?15 marks
  4. Q16Urban fires are becoming difficult to control due to growing temperatures, failing infrastructure, and poor planning. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major fires in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such fires.15 marks
  5. Q18What is the low-Earth-orbit (LEO) constellation technology being employed for next-generation satellite internet services? Explain its working principle, enumerate its advantages over geostationary systems, and mention the major limitations it still faces.15 marks
  6. Q20The convergence of peer-to-peer cryptocurrencies with traditional hawala has created an opaque transnational value-transfer network. Examine how this crypto-hawala nexus operates and why it poses challenges for India's anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing regime. Also, discuss the steps taken so far.15 marks
  7. QHow can food processing units based on regional agricultural specializations facilitate grassroots-level transformation? Discuss with suitable examples from different regions of India.10 marks

The answers

Question 10 · 15 marks · 181 words written

What is the role of the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) and NATGRID in intelligence sharing? Assess their effectiveness in tackling real-time threats and propose measures to enhance both data security and inter-agency responsiveness.

Opening

Multi-Agency Centre & NATGRID aim to improve inter agency intelligence coordination.

Body · points

Role of Multi-Agency Centre

  1. Common centre for decision making
  2. Interagency information sharing
  3. Preparation for combined operations

Role of NATGRID

  1. One stop Platform for intelligence sharing & coordination
  2. Reduces lag in information transfer among agencies
  3. Critical role in fighting against information warfare

Effectiveness in tackling real time threats

  1. Strict Monitoring of security concerns & sensitive areas.
  2. Real time updates on NATGRID aid in rapid response
  3. Better interagency cooperation to tackle real time threats
  4. Enables use of AI/ML technology to process intelligence data
  5. Common centre for taking decisions on joint operations

Measures to Improve Data security

  1. Leveraging Blockchain technology for securing data
  2. Localisation of Data servers
  3. Imposing a No-Fly List on sensitive data

Measures to improve inter-agency responsiveness

  1. Creation of a National security doctrine containing coordination pathways
  2. Pilot tests of Integrated theatre commands to boost responsiveness
  3. Upgrading digital infrastructure

Close · a summary

Information security is crucial for building a SURAKSHIT, SASHAKT, SAMRIDDH BHARAT.