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Mains•UPSC Civil Services Examination

Internal Security

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2026Media and Security
Question 1

How can communities help prevent radicalisation and violent extremism?

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2026Cybersecurity
Question 2

Evaluate the role of technology in border surveillance.

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2025Organised Crime
Question 3

Examine the links between narcotics trafficking and organised crime.

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2025Media and Security
Question 4

How can local development complement security measures in conflict-affected areas?

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2024Organised Crime
Question 5

Discuss how financial investigation can disrupt organised crime networks.

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2024Border Management
Question 6

Discuss the security implications of misinformation during a public emergency.

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2024Terrorism
Question 7

How can police modernisation improve investigation and public trust?

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2024Media and Security
Question 8

Discuss the challenges of securing digital payment systems.

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2023Border Management
Question 9

How can intelligence coordination improve internal security while protecting civil liberties?

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2023Terrorism
Question 10

Examine the challenges of managing India's land borders in difficult terrain.

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2023Border Management
Question 11

Evaluate the role of inter-agency coordination in counter-terrorism.

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2023Terrorism
Question 12

How can public-private cooperation strengthen cyber incident response?

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2023Organised Crime
Question 13

Discuss the balance between emergency powers and fundamental rights.

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2023Media and Security
Question 14

Suggest measures to improve resilience against hybrid threats.

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2022Organised Crime
Question 15

Examine the importance of protecting undersea cables and communication networks.

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2022Cybersecurity
Question 16

Discuss the risks posed by drone misuse and possible safeguards.

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2021Cybersecurity
Question 17

Discuss the major cybersecurity risks to India's critical infrastructure.

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2021Border Management
Question 18

Evaluate the role of forensic capacity in criminal justice.

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2020Cybersecurity
Question 19

How can cyber hygiene programmes improve national resilience?

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2020Terrorism
Question 20

Discuss how social media platforms can be misused for incitement and recruitment.

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