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UPSC CSE Mains 2016 · GS3

The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.

Theme

T113 Pakistan & Afghanistan: terror, distrust, soft power, surgical strikes, ISAF withdrawal

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks whether soft power (sports, culture) can build goodwill despite terror and distrust, the strategic impact of hot pursuit and surgical strikes, and security implications of ISAF's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Writing the answer

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Map module 2: Drainage & water bodiesMap module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routesMap module 11: Borders & internal security

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS22015

    Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India – Pakistan relations. To what extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchanges could help generate goodwill between the two countries? Discuss with suitable examples.

  2. GS22013

    The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests.

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