Comprehensive Practice Set - Internal Security: cross-border-maritime

Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win hearts and minds of locals, discuss the Border Area Development Programmes (BADP) by the Central Government and civic actions by the Army. Also discuss demand of promulgation of provision of the Sixth Schedule of constitution for Ladakh.

Separatist movements have been one of the major factors contributing to militancy and instability in Jammu & Kashmir (J & K). Bring out actions taken by the Government to bring J & K into national mainstream. Discuss pre and post abrogation status of Articles 370 and 35A. Also bring out positive impacts of abrogation of both articles in mainstreaming the state.

Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain.

What are the major challenges to internal security and peace process in the North‑Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.

Why is maritime security vital to protect India's sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.

India's border regions face unique security challenges due to their geographical, socio‑economic and political conditions. Discuss the security threats in India's border areas with reference to linkages between organized crime and terrorism.

India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme.

Winning of 'Hearts and Minds' in terrorism‑affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.

What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve the maritime security.

How is S‑400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?

For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.

Cross‑border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North‑East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India‑Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges.

Explain the response of India to the issue of Rohingya Refugees to safeguard national internal security.

Write about insurgency and other issues relating to North-East India.

The China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China's larger 'One Belt One Road' initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same.

The terms 'Hot Pursuit' and 'Surgical Strikes' are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.

Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.

International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above the territory. What do you understand by airspace? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggests ways to contain the threat.

The diverse nature of India as a multireligious and multi‑ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which has been in her neighbourhood. Discuss along with the strategies to be adopted to counter this environment.

How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India's security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration.

In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high‑risk areas for piracy was moved from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by International Maritime organisation. What impact does this have on India's maritime security concerns?

China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What thread does it dispose for India's security? Critically examine.

How far are India's internal security challenges linked with border management, particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?

Discuss the impact of cross-border cyber-attacks on India's national security infrastructure and the measures needed to enhance cyber defence capabilities.

What are the factors responsible for militancy in the Jammu and Kashmir region? Discuss effective security measures to counter militancy in Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the role of Overground Workers in supplementing terrorist activities? What measures can be taken to combat their influence effectively?

In what ways can supranational actors exert destabilising forces on a country's internal security dynamics?

Explore the involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) within the realm of domestic security of India and examine the potential obstacles they may encounter along the way.

Examine the relationship between economic underdevelopment and the proliferation of extremism in India. What measures should be taken to address this issue?

Analyse the use of internet shutdowns in conflict-affected regions of India on the proliferation of extremism and discuss calibrated measures to ensure their judicious implementation.

Explore the relationship between globalisation & economic liberalisation with the spread of extremism in India. How can the negative impacts of globalisation be mitigated to prevent the growth of extremist ideologies?

"Extremism finds fertile ground in the absence of socio-economic development, making inclusive growth a critical tool in countering radical ideologies." Critically analyse.

Highlighting the role of external state actors in exacerbating separatist movements in J&K and Northeast regions of India.

Examine the multifaceted threats to India's internal security posed by non-state actors and propose strategies to address these challenges effectively.

Discuss the strategies that can be adopted by the international community to counter the threat posed by emerging non-state cyber groups, providing examples from recent global incidents.

Assess the security challenges posed by the proliferation of new technologies, including unmanned aerial systems (drones) and encrypted communication platforms in the hands of external actors conducting cross-border operations.

India needs to bolster its cyber capabilities to deal with a barrage of state and non-state threats. Discuss this assertion with proper substantiation.

Explicate the impact of the India-Pakistan and India-China border issues on India's internal security. Opine on a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy that India could adopt to ensure long-term peace and stability along these contentious borders.

Enumerate the growing transnational criminal networks in India along with potential counter measures for securing internal landscape.

Analyze the implications of border security on the overall national security apparatus. Also elucidate technological solutions to counter challenges coming out of border security.

Discuss the challenges and strategies for securing the Indo-Bangladesh border against illegal immigration and smuggling.

Enumerate the impact of neighbouring nations on insurgency activities in Jammu and Kashmir and North-East India. Propose strategies for efficiently addressing these impacts.

Evaluate the progress achieved in establishing peace and stability in North-East India, highlighting the existing challenges. Discuss the role of governmental policies and initiatives in this context.

Discuss critically the impact and efficacy of community involvement strategies in bolstering India's border management for internal security enhancement.

Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 to implement the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In this context, critically analyze the provisions of this act in tackling maritime piracy.

Highlight role of geospatial intelligence in enhancing national security through a data-driven approach in the 21st century. What measures India has adopted to fortify its geospatial intelligence capabilities.

Explore the relationship between environmental shifts and security risks. Enumerate potential solutions for mitigating these emerging threats.

Elucidate the dichotomy between the right to privacy and surveillance for national security.

Discuss the effectiveness of existing IT Act, 2000 in India in context of cyber security. What amendments or new legislations are required to address the evolving cyber threat landscape?

Highlighting emerging challenges to maritime trade security, elucidate their ramifications, and delineate the various strategies employed to mitigate these threats.