Question 2GS3GS1
The anonymity and ease of drone operation contribute to the challenges of India's border security. Elaborate and give suggestions to tackle the drone problem in border areas. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that are used for illicit activity as significant threat to Internal security of India.
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Main Body
(tx) Smuggling of ammunition, arms & drugs across borders
Recently, the attack on IBF base in Jammu & Kashmir using drones with IEDs highlight the growing challenging Drone in border security management.
Challenges due to drone operation
1Facilitation of terrorism - equipping militant & terror groups with arms, etc
2Drug trafficking - courting narcotics across the border (tx) Punjab-Pakistan border
3Surveillance & espionage - to gather intelligence & hold movements
3Surveillance & espionage - to gather intelligence & hold movements
4Safety hazards - pose risk to civilian flight
Measures to tackle drone challenge
1Anti-drone technology - capable of jamming & disabling rogue UAVs (tx) Indian DRDO newly deployed with tests
2Legal framework - guideline to lay down rules & regulations of operatory UAVs (tx) DGCN's recent guideline
3Intelligence sharing - collaboration with internal - oral agencie like Interpol, intelligence with, etc
4Training & capacity building - creation of focused unit within military & paramilitary forces
5Community engagement - (tx) Punjab - local jawan encouraged to fight any suspicious UAV activity. Drone technology being dual use technology. India must countered the security threat but also foster behind responsible usage.
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Conclusion
Drone technology being dual use technology. India must countered the security threat but also foster behind responsible usage.
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- Clearly identifies the threat posed by drones
- Provides recent example of drone attack on IBF base
- Systematically lists challenges caused by drone operations
- Discusses multiple dimensions: terrorism, smuggling, surveillance
Topper
Sachin
Subject & Paper
GS3GS1
Topic
Security
Border Security
Drone Operations and Border Security
Writing Stats
235
Total words
13
Paragraphs
formal, descriptive
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