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Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

  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
10 questions

# Question Year UPSC Syllabus Marks GS Paper
2025
1 Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain. 2025 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 10.0 GS3
2024
2 Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism. 2024 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 10.0 GS3
2023
3 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. 2023 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 15.0 GS3
4 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. 2023 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 10.0 GS3
2022
5 Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels. 2022 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 10.0 GS3
2021
6 Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also, suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism 2021 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 15.0 GS3
2019
7 The banning of ‘Jamaat-e – islaami’ in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs. 2019 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 10.0 GS3
2017
8 The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? 2017 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 15.0 GS3
2016
9 The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions. 2016 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 12.5 GS3
10 “Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyze the above statement. 2016 GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. 12.5 GS3