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Government revamps National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)

Why in the News?

The Union Government has reconstituted the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB), appointing Alok Joshi, former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), as its new chairman.

About National Security Advisory Board (NSAB):

  • The NSAB is a high-level advisory body to the National Security Council (NSC).
  • It plays a crucial role in shaping national security policies and responses to both internal and external threats.
  • Composition: The NSAB includes eminent individuals from sectors like the armed forces, IPS, IFS, academia, and civil society, selected for expertise in areas such as defense, foreign affairs, internal security, economic affairs, and science & technology.
  • Key Functions:
    • Provide expert analysis on long-term security issues to the NSC.
    • Recommend solutions and policies on matters referred by the NSC.
    • Contribute significantly to India’s Nuclear Doctrine, Strategic Defence Reviews, and other critical policy frameworks.

Back2Basics: National Security Council (NSC)

  • The NSC is the apex body advising the Prime Minister on national security and foreign policy matters, coordinating the government’s efforts to ensure the nation’s security.
  • It was established on 19 November 1998 by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • Members: National Security Advisor (NSA), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Ministers of Defence, External Affairs, Home, and Finance, Deputy NSA, Additional NSAs, and the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog.
  • Three-Tier Structure:
    • Strategic Policy Group (SPG): Highest decision-making body.
    • NSAB: Provides advisory support.
    • NSCS: Implements NSC decisions.
  • In July 2024, the NSCS was revamped to fill the Additional NSA post, delegating internal security management and threat analysis to enhance the NSA’s focus on broader challenges.

 

[UPSC 2023] Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to person being held for preventive detention 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Options: (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None

 

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