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Internal Security › Cyber Security

  1. Organized Crime and Terrorism10
  2. Border Area Management7
  3. Cyber Security7
  4. LWE6
  5. Threats from external state and non-state actors5
  6. Digital Media and Security Threats3
  7. Maritime Security Challenges3
  8. Data Protection2
  9. Land ReformXAct Based2
  10. Money Laundering and its prevention2
  11. North East Insurgency2
  12. Security Forces mandate2
  13. Drug Trafficking1
  14. Mob Violence1
7 questions

# Question Year UPSC Syllabus Marks GS Paper
2022
1 What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy. 2022 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3
2021
2 Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also, discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks. 2021 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3
2020
3 Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace 2020 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3
2019
4 What is the CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India 2019 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3
2017
5 Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it. 2017 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3
2015
6 Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Force” to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective implementation. 2015 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 12.5 GS3
2013
7 Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. 2013 GS3-22.Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks, Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges, Basics of Cyber Security; Money-Laundering and its prevention. 10.0 GS3