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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-III] 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.19 PYQs
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Mains - GS-III
16 shown2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Explain how fake news and disinformation pose threat to Internal Security and Public Order in Indian context? In this regard, discuss salient features of amendments in respect of Information Technology (Intermediatory Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021.
GS-III
2026•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
Discuss counterfeit currency and money laundering as major sources of terror funding in India. State the actions being taken at International level to check these menaces. Highlight the role of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and methods of compliance by its member states in preventing terror funding.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism.
GS-III
2024•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem.
GS-III
2023•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the 'No Money for Terror (NMFT)' Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022.
GS-III - Internal Security and Terror Financing
2022•Mains•GS-III•Q.19
What are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.10
Keeping in view India's internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
GS-III
2021•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
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.
GS-III
2020•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.
GS-III
2019•Mains•GS-III•Q.10
What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India.
GS-III
2018•Mains•GS-III•Q.19
Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?
GS-III - Cyber Security and Data Protection
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.9
Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
GS-III
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.19
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.
Internal Security
2017•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
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?
Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
2016•Mains•GS-III•Q.20
Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major security concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.
Cyber Security
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
3 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?
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They use Terahertz band of frequency to communicate with the command centre.
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Individual drones in the swarm can communicate with other drones in the swarm.
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GPS Spoofing is a commonly used technique to counter drone swarm attack.
Internal Security
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
The terms 'WannaCry, Petya and EternalBlue' sometimes mentioned in the news recently are related to
Challenges to internal security through communication networks, basics of cyber security
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
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Service providers
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Data centres
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Body corporate
Cyber Security