UPSC Themes

UPSC CSE Mains 2025 · GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State?

Theme

T163 Terrorism & external state/non-state actors

What UPSC asks in this theme

Questions ask how terrorism manifests in India, external state and non-state actors, causes and nexus, solutions and funding, terrorism as an industry, ISIS and digital radicalisation, and UN's CTC.

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Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 7 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

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Map module 11: Borders & internal security

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS2202415 marks

    "Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security." Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council's Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

  2. GS32021

    Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.

  3. GS32021

    Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.

  4. GS32017

    The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?

  5. GS32016

    ‘Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyse the above statement.

  6. GS32015

    Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our country?

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