UPSC Mains 2024 GS3 Q9 — Internal security
Explain how narco-terrosrism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism. (Answer in 150 words) 10
Question Decoded — examiner's intent
- Directive verbs
- ExplainSuggest
- Scope keywords
- narco-terrosrismserious threatacross the countrysuitable measurescounter narco-terrorism
- Implicit sub-parts
- The nexus between drug trafficking and the financing of insurgent/terrorist activities.
- The geographical shift from 'Golden Crescent' and 'Golden Triangle' to domestic distribution networks.
- Internal security implications like radicalization of youth and destabilization of the economy.
- Institutional, legislative, and international collaborative measures required for mitigation.
- Common pitfalls
- Writing only about drug addiction as a social issue without linking it to national security and terrorism financing.
- Limiting the geographical scope only to Punjab or Jammu & Kashmir while ignoring the 'across the country' aspect (e.g., Northeast or maritime routes).
- Neglecting to mention specific agencies or legal frameworks like NCB, NIA, or the NDPS Act.
- Failing to address the 'modern' aspect such as the use of drones or the dark web for narco-trade.
- Dimensions required
- Internal SecurityInternational Relations/Border ManagementEconomic (Money Laundering)Technological (Drones/Dark Web)Legislative/Institutional
- Marks allocation hint
Allocate 40-50 words to explain the 'threat' mechanism and nexus, 20-30 words on the nationwide geographical spread, and 60-70 words on multifaceted measures (policy, tech, and cooperation), leaving 10 words each for a crisp intro and conclusion.
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