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#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2025
1	The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?	LWE	2025	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3	Internal Security
2	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.	North East Insurgency	2025	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	15.0	GS3	Internal Security
2022
3	Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.	LWE	2022	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	15.0	GS3	Internal Security
2020
4	What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?	LWE	2020	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	15.0	GS3	Internal Security
2018
5	Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.	LWE	2018	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3	Internal Security
2017
6	The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region.	North East Insurgency	2017	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3	Internal Security
2015
7	The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.	LWE	2015	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	12.5	GS3	Internal Security
2013
8	Article 244 of Indian Constitution relates to Administration of Scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of Fifth Schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism	LWE	2013	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3	Internal Security