GS-III · UPSC Mains PYQInternal Security 2025 10 Marks
Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain.
Microtheme: Organized Crime and Ter- rorism · Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025.
Model Answer Approach
- Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Organized Crime and Ter- rorism.
- Intro (40–50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
- Body: 2–3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
- 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
terrorismscourgemanifestedelaboratecontemporaryexamplescountermeasures
Related UPSC Mains Questions
From the same microtheme — Organized Crime and Ter- rorism.
- Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.📅 2024 · 📌 10
- 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.📅 2023 · 📌 15
- Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Govern- ment in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.📅 2023 · 📌 10
- Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.📅 2022 · 📌 10
- Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnox- ious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.📅 2021 · 📌 15