INTERNAL SECURITY

EXPECTED TOPICS MAINS 2016

INTERNAL SECURITY
EXPECTED TOPICS MAINS 2016
Linkages between development and spread of extremism
National Development Agenda (NDA) and its inclusion of defence and internal security
areas
Reduction in Red Corridor Region Do Maoists contained or it is a temporary setback to
Maoists. An objective analysis. Read Hindu article Red Corridor to be redrawn by govt.

Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal

security
NATGRID Benefits
Proxy wars by Pakistan How its affects India and how it should respond
Need to revive counter-terror measures in India. Need for a mechanism. Refer Hindu article Centre plans to revive counter-terror body

Challenges to internal security through communication networks,

role of media and social networking sites in internal security
challenges, basics of cyber security
Need for a smartphone policy for officials dealing with sensitive information to prevent
hacking from other countries intended to launch cyber warfare on India
Banks necessity to expedite cyber security policy
Complexities involved in enabling the compliance of internet to Indian laws. E.g., SC sets
deadline for blocking online sex selection ads
Need to develop an indigenous expertise in cyber security management Read Business
Standard article - India to promote indigenous expertise in cyber security, to fund start-ups
Use of social media and communication networks for terrorist purposes including
recruitment and propaganda

Money-laundering and its prevention

Steps that should be taken to end money laundering
Prepared By: Rajkumar.SP, Senior Faculty, Vetrii IAS Study Circle

INTERNAL SECURITY
EXPECTED TOPICS MAINS 2016
Impacts of black money on Indian economy and national security
Role of external actor in sending FICN
How far making Rs.500 and Rs.1000 invalid brings to an end the black money?

Security challenges and their management in border areas

Measures that could be taken to prevent the entry of FICN along Indo-Nepal border
Indo-Nepal open border and issues of national security along it
Indo-Myanmar border and security issues in the North Eastern Region
Ind0-Bangladesh border issues on security
Security challenges along the Indo-Pakistan border

Linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Role of terrorist in money laundering of the country

Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

Need for improving the tooth-to-tail ratio of the army to make it more leaner and meaner
fighting force
SC ends impunity for armed forces in disturbed areas, even if there is AFSPA is in force; Read
Editorial Hindu SC Ending Impunity under AFSPA
Read Hindu Editorial: The art of war
Indigenization of defence production challenges, benefits and prospects in allowing private
sector
AFSPA Controversial sections, Arguments for ending it and arguments for retention and
your opinion on the matter
Ten Years of Prakash Singh Case Verdict What ails the Police system in the country, Need
for Police reforms and your suggestions for reforms

Prepared By: Rajkumar.SP, Senior Faculty, Vetrii IAS Study Circle