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4 questions

#	Question	Microtheme	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper	Subject
2023
1	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.	Security Forces mandate	2023	GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.	15.0	GS3	Internal Security
2020
2	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	Security Forces mandate	2020	GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.	15.0	GS3	Internal Security
2019
3	Indian government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the unlawful activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyze the changes in the context of prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations.	Land ReformXAct Based	2019	GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.	10.0	GS3	Internal Security
2015
4	Human rights activists constantly highlight the view that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by the security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by the Apex Court.	Land ReformXAct Based	2015	GS3-24. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.	12.5	GS3	Internal Security