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The defeat of Left-Wing Extremism in India is an operational success, but without addressing tribal alienation and ensuring constitutional rights, it risks being an incomplete victory. Critically examine.

The decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India reflects a maturing of the state's approach from pure counter-insurgency to integrated security and development. Critically examine with reference to recent developments in the Bastar region.

Internal security threats in India are as much economic as they are ideological. Discuss with reference to Left-Wing Extremism.

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, codifies IPS dominance at senior levels of CAPFs, directly challenging a Supreme Court direction. Examine the constitutional, governance, and federal dimensions of this development.

The Indian Police Service, conceived by Sardar Patel as a unifying link between the Union and the States, plays a critical role in maintaining coordination between Central Armed Police Forces and State police machinery. Examine how IPS deputation to senior CAPF posts strengthens India's internal security architecture and federal policing framework.

Border infrastructure is not merely a connectivity project — it is a force multiplier and a deterrence instrument. Examine the role of infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation in strengthening India's strategic posture along the LAC and the challenges that continue to hamper it.

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs rather than the Ministry of Defence — a governance distinction with significant strategic implications. Examine the role, limitations, and modernisation needs of the ITBP in the context of India's evolving LAC security challenges.

The absence of a mutually agreed Line of Actual Control is the structural root of recurring India-China border tensions. Examine how LAC ambiguity enables territorial encroachment, assess the strategic implications of buffer zones, and suggest measures to advance boundary delimitation.

India's border security imperatives and its need for stable economic and diplomatic engagement with China create a fundamental strategic tension. Examine how India can balance territorial vigilance along the LAC with the pursuit of normalised bilateral relations without compromising sovereign interests.

Left-Wing Extremism is as much a governance challenge as a security issue.” Discuss in the context of recent Maoist surrenders in Bastar.

Darknet-based drug trafficking poses new challenges to national security and public health. Discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating such networks and examine the role of technological adaptation and international cooperation in addressing cross-border drug trade.

Discuss the impact of Left Wing Extremism on internal security in India. How do anti-Naxal operations shape the socio-political landscape of affected states?

Evaluate how India's self-reliance policy can impact the maritime trade sector. What challenges must be addressed to achieve this vision by 2047?

Discuss the significance of the Sagarmala programme in enhancing India's maritime capabilities. How does it align with goals for sustainable shipping?

The unauthorised use of satellite communication devices in Indian waters poses significant regulatory and security challenges. Examine its implications for national security and maritime safety, evaluate the adequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms, and suggest technological and policy measures to strengthen enforcement.

Examine the implications of continued violence in Manipur on national integration. How can trust be rebuilt between conflicting communities for sustainable peace?

Discuss the socio-political factors contributing to the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. How can government initiatives address these issues effectively?

Emerging technologies such as UAVs are transforming the nature of border management and internal security challenges. Examine their implications for India’s border security and discuss the role of technological integration in strengthening border guarding forces.

Discuss the underlying factors contributing to the ethnic conflict in Manipur. How does historical context shape present-day relations between communities?

Analyse the effectiveness of Suspension of Operations (SoO) pacts and time-bound political settlements in ensuring peace in insurgency-affected regions. How can institutions and civil society bodies like the Kuki-Zo Council and political parties facilitate or hinder long-term reconciliation?

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