UPSC Themes

Theme T168 · Internal Security

Border management: China & Pakistan borders, BADP, drones, airspace, Ladakh

8PYQs
8GS3
2013–20267 distinct years
2asked 2024–26

Roadmap · step 170 of 171 · Stage 5: Internal security

← Step 169Step 171 →See the full roadmap

What UPSC asks

Repeated: China and Pakistan border issues with BADP and BIM, denying local support to militants, transborder crime along Myanmar, Bangladesh and LoC, border management challenges, drones, airspace sovereignty, and Ladakh's Sixth Schedule demand.

Prepare these

Answer writing

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (4), Suggest (2), Examine (1), Comment (1), Analyse (1), Elucidate (1).

Linked themes

Builds on: study these first

These come earlier in the roadmap. Questions in this theme use them.

Step 45: Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371AStep 143: China: BRI, CPEC, String of Pearls & economic leverageStep 169: Organised crime & narco-terrorism

On the map

Map module 1: Physical IndiaMap module 10: Neighbourhood & sea routesMap module 11: Borders & internal securityPractise in the sketch lab: GS3 2026Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2016Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2020Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2024Practise in the sketch lab: GS3 2013

Syllabus lines covered

All 8 PYQs, newest first

  1. GS3202610 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2026-S01

    Ladakh is strategically located between China and Pakistan. As a measure to win hearts and minds of locals, discuss the Border Area Development Programmes (BADP) by the Central Government and civic actions by the Army. Also discuss demand of promulgation of provision of the Sixth Schedule of constitution for Ladakh.

    Also needs: T89 Special provisions & asymmetric federalism: J&K, Delhi, Art 371AReport a typo
  2. GS3202415 marks · 250 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2024-Q19

    India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme.

    Also needs: T114 China: BRI, CPEC, String of Pearls & economic leverageReport a typo
  3. GS3202310 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SEC-04-M2023-Q10

    The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc, is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.

    Report a typo
  4. GS32020GS3-SEC-04-M2020-S01

    For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

    Report a typo
  5. GS32020GS3-SEC-04-M2020-S02

    Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.

    Report a typo
  6. GS32016GS3-SEC-04-M2016-S01

    Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.

    Report a typo
  7. GS32014GS3-SEC-04-M2014-S01

    International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by ‘airspace? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest ways to contain the threat.

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  8. GS32013GS3-SEC-04-M2013-S01

    How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?

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