UPSC CSE Mains 2023 · GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words

What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats.

Theme

T171 Security forces, intelligence agencies & AFSPA

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask the internal security challenges India faces with the role of central intelligence and investigative agencies, and the debate over AFSPA.

What to cover

Agencies: IB, RAW, NIA, NCB, ED, CBI, NATGRID, MAC
CAPFs: CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, Assam Rifles
AFSPA: Sections 3, 4, 6; Naga People's Movement judgment; Jeevan Reddy Committee
Coordination gaps and reforms

Writing the answer

Mandates, then issues and reforms

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