Mains 2017 • GS-III • Q.19

Mains • GS-III • 2017 • Q.19

Internal Security

Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.

2017 Mains • GS-III

Q.18 Q.20

Syllabus Connection

Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.7: Rise of Popular Movements

Politics • Class 12 • Class 12 Politics since Independence

Ch.8: Social Movements

Sociology • Class 12 • Social Change and Development in India

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