Mains (CSE)

[Model Answer QP2023 GS3]Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and 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.

Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socio-economic objectives.

[Model Answer QP2023 GS3] The cause 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.

The use of UAVs or drones by adversaries to smuggle arms, ammunition, drugs, and even to conduct surveillance has emerged as a significant security challenge in the 21st century.

[Model Answer QP2023 GS3] Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.

The “heart” in this strategy refers to the emotional and psychological appeal to the population & the “mind,” addresses the intellectual and rational perspectives of the population.