GS-III · UPSC Mains PYQInternal Security 2023 15 Marks

Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and 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.

Microtheme: Organized Crime and Ter- rorism · Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2023.

Model Answer Approach

  1. Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Organized Crime and Ter- rorism.
  2. Intro (40–50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
  3. Body: 2–3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
  4. Conclusion (30–40 words): Forward-looking — recommendations, way forward, or a constitutional/ethical anchor.

Structure Checklist

  • ✓ Definition / context in intro
  • ✓ Minimum 1 data point or report
  • ✓ Multi-dimensional arguments
  • ✓ Counter-view / limitations
  • ✓ Diagram, flowchart or map (if applicable)
  • ✓ Way forward in conclusion

Keywords to Use

sourcesfundingeffortscurtaildiscussobjectiveconferencerecently

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