Mains · GS3 · Internal Security
Communication Networks, Media, Cyber Security and Money Laundering
12 questions worth 145 marks, from 2017 to 2026.
2017
1 question2017 · Q910 marks150 words
Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
2018
1 question2018 · Q1915 marks250 words
Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?
2019
1 question2019 · Q1010 marks150 words
What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.
2020
1 question2020 · Q910 marks150 words
Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.
2021
2 questions2021 · Q910 marks150 words
Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
2021 · Q1010 marks150 words
Keeping in view India's internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
2022
1 question2022 · Q1915 marks250 words
What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.
2023
1 question2023 · Q2015 marks250 words
Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the 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.
2024
2 questions2024 · Q1010 marks150 words
Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
2024 · Q2015 marks250 words
Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem.
2026
2 questions2026 · Q910 marks150 words
Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and Public Order in Indian context? In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediatory Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.
2026 · Q2015 marks250 words
Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at International level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.