Question

INTERNAL SECURITY UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION 2024 PART 1

Answer 1

Internal Security

1. Impact of cross-border terrorism on India’s internal security and the effectiveness of countermeasures. (15M)
2. Role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in combating terrorism and organized crime in India. (15M)
3. Assessment of India’s cyber security infrastructure in the face of increasing cyber threats and digital warfare. (15M)
4. Implications of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on civil liberties and counter-terrorism efforts. (15M)
5. Role of technology in enhancing border security and surveillance in India. (15M)
6. Impact of left-wing extremism (LWE) on socio-economic development in affected regions and government strategies to address it. (15M)
7. Assessment of the role of community policing in strengthening internal security and public trust. (15M)
8. Implications of the rise of radicalization and online extremism for India’s internal security. (15M)
9. Role of India’s intelligence agencies in preempting and preventing internal security threats. (15M)
10. Impact of illegal migration on India’s internal security, particularly in the northeastern states. (15M)
11. Assessment of the effectiveness of India’s anti-Naxal strategies and their impact on restoring peace in affected areas. (15M)
12. Implications of the growing nexus between organized crime and terrorism for India’s security framework. (15M)
13. Role of financial intelligence in combating money laundering and terrorist financing in India. (15M)
14. Impact of religious fundamentalism on communal harmony and internal security in India. (15M)
15. Assessment of the effectiveness of India’s border management strategies in dealing with cross-border infiltration. (15M)
16. Role of technology in improving the effectiveness of India’s internal security apparatus. (15M)
17. Implications of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) on internal security and human rights in conflict zones. (15M)
18. Assessment of India’s strategy to counter the threat of lone-wolf attacks and homegrown terrorism. (15M)
19. Impact of socio-political unrest in neighboring countries on India’s internal security. (15M)
20. Role of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in maintaining internal security and law and order. (15M)
21. Implications of social media platforms in spreading misinformation and their impact on internal security. (15M)
22. Assessment of India’s de-radicalization programs and their effectiveness in preventing extremism. (15M)
23. Impact of insurgency in Jammu & Kashmir on India’s internal security and government countermeasures. (15M)
24. Role of coastal security in safeguarding India’s maritime borders and internal security. (15M)
25. Implications of the use of drones by non-state actors for internal security in India. (15M)
26. Assessment of the role of the judiciary in addressing internal security challenges and upholding the rule of law. (15M)
27. Impact of the nexus between drug trafficking and terrorism on India’s internal security. (15M)
28. Role of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in addressing cross-border terrorism and internal security threats. (15M)
29. Implications of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for internal security. (15M)
30. Assessment of the impact of economic inequality on internal security and the rise of extremism in India. (15M)
31. Impact of human trafficking on India’s internal security and government efforts to combat it. (15M)
32. Role of the media in shaping public perception of internal security issues and its impact on national security. (15M)
33. Implications of climate change and environmental degradation on internal migration and security in India. (15M)
34. Assessment of India’s preparedness to handle biological and chemical threats as part of internal security strategy. (15M)
35. Impact of the internal displacement of people due to conflict and development projects on India’s security. (15M)
36. Role of civil society and NGOs in promoting peace and addressing internal security challenges in conflict-prone areas. (15M)
37. Implications of the rise of transnational organized crime networks for India’s internal security. (15M)
38. Assessment of the effectiveness of India’s counter-insurgency operations in the northeastern states. (15M)
39. Impact of communal violence on India’s internal security and the effectiveness of government interventions. (15M)
40. Role of financial institutions in detecting and preventing terror financing in India. (15M)
41. Implications of the use of biometric data and surveillance technologies on privacy and internal security. (15M)
42. Assessment of India’s strategies to secure critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and sabotage. (15M)
43. Impact of foreign intelligence operations on India’s internal security and counterintelligence measures. (15M)
44. Role of international cooperation in tackling cross-border smuggling and its impact on internal security. (15M)
45. Implications of the rise in cybercrime for India’s internal security and the measures to counter it. (15M)
46. Assessment of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and its role in strengthening India’s internal security. (15M)
47. Impact of ethnic conflicts in border regions on India’s internal security and integration policies. (15M)
48. Role of law enforcement agencies in combating human trafficking and ensuring internal security. (15M)
49. Implications of narco-terrorism for India’s internal security and counter-narcotics strategies. (15M)
50. Assessment of India’s strategies to prevent the spread of extremism in prisons and correctional facilities. (15M)