External & Non-state Actors in Internal Security — UPSC Questions
Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
Previous year questions and Mains practice questions on this exact syllabus topic, collected from every GainingSun analysis mapped to it. Each question links back to the analysis it came from, so you can read the material behind the answer.
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Questions UPSC has set on this syllabus topic, as cited in our analyses.
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in healthcare? (UPSC Mains GS3, 2023)
Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyberwarfare? Outline the cyber threats that India is vulnerable to and highlight the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with them. (UPSC Mains GS3, 2013)
From US Curbs on Anthropic AI Models Explained: Why Frontier AI Is Becoming Strategic Technology
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The US restrictions on foreign access to advanced AI models show that frontier AI is emerging as a strategic technology. Discuss the implications of this trend for India’s technological sovereignty, cybersecurity and AI governance.
From US Curbs on Anthropic AI Models Explained: Why Frontier AI Is Becoming Strategic Technology
The recurrence of zoonotic outbreaks such as the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease underscores the limitations of a purely human-centric public health model. In this context, discuss the relevance of the "One Health" approach and examine India's preparedness to detect and respond to emerging infectious diseases. (250 words)
Evaluate the strategic rationale behind the US-led international force for Gaza stabilization and assess its potential impact on regional alliances in the Middle East, particularly involving key players like Israel, Arab states, and emerging powers such as India.
Examine India's evolving diplomatic strategy towards Afghanistan under the Taliban regime, highlighting the implications for regional security and economic cooperation.
From India's Pragmatic Engagement with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan: Decoding the Non-Recognition Policy
Examine the functioning of the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and discuss its implications for addressing regional insurgencies in the context of global counter-terrorism efforts.
Examine the role of the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee in addressing global terrorism, with reference to recent proposals involving regional militant groups and their implications for India's security interests in South Asia.