Examine the various factors that render India vulnerable to cross border terror. Suggest measures to improve security against cross-border terrorism.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.
5. Examine the various factors that render India vulnerable to cross border terror. Suggest measures to improve security against cross-border terrorism. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question: The Reasi terrorist attack of June 9, the day the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took his oath of office for a third term, is reminiscent of the attack on the Consulate General of India (CGI), Herat, Afghanistan on May 23, 2014, three days prior to his first swearing-in. Key Demand of the question: To write about India’s vulnerability to cross border terror and measures needed against it. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: First, write about how cross-border terrorism often originates – geographical challenges, political tensions, social dynamics, economic disparities, security infrastructure limitations, technological advancements, and global terror networks etc Next, write about the steps that are needed to prevent the same – enhanced border management, intelligence sharing, specialized counter-terrorism operations, diplomatic efforts, socio-economic development, cyber security measures, and crisis management. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.
Why the question:
The Reasi terrorist attack of June 9, the day the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took his oath of office for a third term, is reminiscent of the attack on the Consulate General of India (CGI), Herat, Afghanistan on May 23, 2014, three days prior to his first swearing-in.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about India’s vulnerability to cross border terror and measures needed against it.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
First, write about how cross-border terrorism often originates – geographical challenges, political tensions, social dynamics, economic disparities, security infrastructure limitations, technological advancements, and global terror networks etc
Next, write about the steps that are needed to prevent the same – enhanced border management, intelligence sharing, specialized counter-terrorism operations, diplomatic efforts, socio-economic development, cyber security measures, and crisis management.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.