Mains Practice Questions

Q. Examine the complex interplay between economic marginalization, governance deficits, and the rise of radical ideologies in India's left-wing extremism affected areas. (250 words)

Q. "Private sector participation is crucial for strengthening India's cybersecurity architecture." Analyze this statement with reference to recent initiatives and challenges. (150 words)

Q. The weaponization of social media for propaganda and recruitment by extremist groups poses a significant threat to internal security. How can India develop a robust strategy to combat digital extremism without compromising democratic values? (250 words)

Q. Assess the impact of drug trafficking on India's internal security, with special reference to the Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle routes. What measures can be taken to combat this threat? (250 words)

Q. Analyze the growing threat of cyberterrorism to India's internal security. Discuss the measures taken by the government to combat this menace. (150 words)

Q. Illegal migration has emerged as a critical challenge to India's internal security. Analyze the various dimensions of this issue, including its impact on demographic patterns, socio-economic fabric, and national security. (250 words)

Q. The growing influence of money laundering on financing terrorism and organized crime poses a significant threat to India’s internal security. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. As India confronts increasing security challenges, reforming the role of the National Security Advisor (NSA) requires a multifaceted approach.Comment.(150 words)

Q. Ransomware attacks and cyber espionage are growing threats to national security. Discuss the evolving nature of cyber threats faced by India and suggest potential solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures.. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the major factors behind the persistence of Left-Wing Extremism in certain regions of India. Suggest strategic measures required to combat this threat effectively. (150 words)

Q. How can local community involvement enhance internal security measures and build resilience against radicalization and extremism? (250 words)

Q. Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the No Money for Terror (NMFT)' Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. (Answer in 250 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. 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. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. 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. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q: What are the causes and implications of the Khalistan issue in India? How can India address the Khalistan issue? (250 words)

Q. What is the role of civil society and local communities in countering radicalization and violent extremism? Discuss the challenges and opportunities in engaging with them for internal security. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the linkages between development and extremism in India. How can the government address the root causes of violent movements that challenge the internal security of the country? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the factors giving rise to recurring internal security threats in Northeast India? (150 words)

Q. India is faced with several internal security challenges, such as Naxalism, terrorism, and insurgency. Discuss the root causes of these challenges and discuss the measures taken by the government to address them. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the challenges faced by India in maintaining internal security in the current scenario. (250 words)

Q. Deepfakes present an opportunity to the cyber-criminal and a challenge to everyone else. Discuss (250 words)

Q. With the rise of maritime territorial disputes and rising tension across the world, there is renowned focus on maritime security by India. Discuss the challenges faced by India in achieving maritime security. (150 words)

Q. What are suicide drones? How are they changing traditional warfare? (150 words)

Q. Keeping in view of India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber-attacks. Also, discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks. (150 Words)

Q. The crisis of Kashmir is embedded in the crisis of development in Kashmir. Comment. (150 words)

Q. Analyse the importance of the development of Anti-satellite weapons for strategic military purposes. Will India’s Anti-satellite weapon test spark an arms race in space? (150 words)

Q. To what extent are international organizations and collaborations effective in controlling terror financing across the globe? (150 words)

Q. Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.

Q. Social Engineering attacks are not only becoming more common against Businesses and Small and Medium Enterprises, but they are also increasingly more sophisticated. Analyse how Social Engineering attacks pose challenge to internal security in India? (250 Words)