UPSC Internal Security PYQs 2015 | Vaidra

1Mediummains13 marks

Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime with terrorism

Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous for the internal security of our country?

2Mediummains13 marks

Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate

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.

3Mediummains13 marks

Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges

Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government businesses.

4Mediummains13 marks

Basics of cyber security

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.

5Mediummains13 marks

Linkages between development and spread of extremism

The persisting drives of the Government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.

Internal Security UPSC PYQ 2015