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1

Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

4 topics · 14 pages

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01.01Socio-Economic Factors and ExtremismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 01.01.01Poverty and Inequality
- 01.01.02Unemployment and Youth Alienation
- 01.01.03Land Rights and Displacement
01.02Governance Deficit and ExtremismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 01.02.01Administrative Vacuum
- 01.02.02Corruption and Maladministration
- 01.02.03Lack of Development Infrastructure
01.03Identity and Cultural Factors
2 sub-topics
- 01.03.01Tribal Identity and Marginalization
- 01.03.02Religious and Ethnic Tensions
01.04Resource Exploitation and ConflictHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 01.04.01Mining and Forest Resources
- 01.04.02Environmental Degradation

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Role of External State and Non-State Actors

4 topics · 15 pages

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02.01Cross-Border TerrorismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.01.01Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism
- 02.01.02Infiltration Routes and Methods
- 02.01.03Terror Financing Networks
02.02Foreign Intelligence AgenciesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.02.01ISI Operations in India
- 02.02.02Chinese Intelligence Activities
- 02.02.03Espionage and Information Warfare
02.03International Terror OrganizationsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 02.03.01Al-Qaeda and Affiliates
- 02.03.02ISIS and Global Jihad
- 02.03.03Lashkar-e-Taiba and JeM
02.04Diaspora and External Support
2 sub-topics
- 02.04.01Khalistan Movement Abroad
- 02.04.02LTTE International Network

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Challenges to Internal Security through Communication Networks

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03.01Cyber Security ThreatsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 03.01.01Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
- 03.01.02Data Breaches and Privacy Concerns
- 03.01.03State-Sponsored Cyber Warfare
03.02Social Media and RadicalizationHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 03.02.01Online Propaganda and Recruitment
- 03.02.02Fake News and Misinformation
- 03.02.03Dark Web and Encrypted Communications
03.03Digital Financial CrimesHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 03.03.01Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering
- 03.03.02Online Banking Frauds
03.04Communication Interception and Surveillance
2 sub-topics
- 03.04.01Legal Framework for Surveillance
- 03.04.02Privacy vs Security Balance

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Basics of Cyber Security

4 topics · 15 pages

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04.01Cyber Security ArchitectureHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.01.01National Cyber Security Strategy
- 04.01.02Institutional Framework
- 04.01.03Public-Private Partnership
04.02Cyber Threat LandscapeHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.02.01Types of Cyber Attacks
- 04.02.02Advanced Persistent Threats
- 04.02.03Ransomware and Malware
04.03Critical Information InfrastructureHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 04.03.01Banking and Financial Systems
- 04.03.02Power Grid and Energy Sector
- 04.03.03Transportation and Communication
04.04Cyber Laws and RegulationsHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 04.04.01Information Technology Act 2000
- 04.04.02Data Protection Laws

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Money Laundering and its Prevention

4 topics · 15 pages

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05.01Money Laundering ProcessHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 05.01.01Placement, Layering and Integration
- 05.01.02Methods and Techniques
- 05.01.03Hawala and Informal Banking
05.02Legal FrameworkHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 05.02.01Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- 05.02.02Foreign Exchange Management Act
- 05.02.03Benami Transactions Act
05.03Enforcement AgenciesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 05.03.01Enforcement Directorate
- 05.03.02Financial Intelligence Unit
- 05.03.03Central Bureau of Investigation
05.04International Cooperation
2 sub-topics
- 05.04.01Financial Action Task Force
- 05.04.02Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties

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Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas

5 topics · 18 pages

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06.01India-Pakistan BorderHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 06.01.01Line of Control Issues
- 06.01.02Cross-Border Terrorism
- 06.01.03Ceasefire Violations
06.02India-China BorderHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 06.02.01Line of Actual Control Disputes
- 06.02.02Border Infrastructure Development
- 06.02.03Military Standoffs
06.03India-Bangladesh Border
3 sub-topics
- 06.03.01Illegal Immigration
- 06.03.02Smuggling and Trafficking
- 06.03.03Border Fencing Issues
06.04India-Myanmar Border
2 sub-topics
- 06.04.01Insurgency Spillover
- 06.04.02Drug Trafficking
06.05Coastal SecurityHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 06.05.01Maritime Terrorism Threats
- 06.05.02Coastal Security Scheme

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Various Security Forces and Agencies

4 topics · 18 pages

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07.01Central Armed Police ForcesHigh yield
4 sub-topics
- 07.01.01Central Reserve Police Force
- 07.01.02Border Security Force
- 07.01.03Indo-Tibetan Border Police
- 07.01.04Sashastra Seema Bal
07.02Intelligence AgenciesHigh yield
4 sub-topics
- 07.02.01Research and Analysis Wing
- 07.02.02Intelligence Bureau
- 07.02.03National Technical Research Organisation
- 07.02.04Defence Intelligence Agency
07.03Special Forces
3 sub-topics
- 07.03.01National Security Guard
- 07.03.02Special Protection Group
- 07.03.03National Investigation Agency
07.04Coordination MechanismsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 07.04.01National Security Council
- 07.04.02Multi-Agency Centre
- 07.04.03Joint Intelligence Committee

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Left Wing Extremism

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08.01Naxalite MovementHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 08.01.01Historical Evolution
- 08.01.02Ideology and Objectives
- 08.01.03Organizational Structure
08.02Affected Areas and ImpactHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 08.02.01Red Corridor States
- 08.02.02Socio-Economic Impact
- 08.02.03Development Challenges
08.03Government ResponseHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 08.03.01Security Operations
- 08.03.02Development Initiatives
- 08.03.03Surrender and Rehabilitation
08.04Current Status and ChallengesHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 08.04.01Violence Trends
- 08.04.02Tactical Evolution

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Terrorism and Organized Crime

4 topics · 16 pages

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09.01Nature of TerrorismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.01.01Definition and Characteristics
- 09.01.02Types of Terrorism
- 09.01.03Lone Wolf Attacks
09.02Major Terror IncidentsHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.02.0126/11 Mumbai Attacks
- 09.02.02Parliament Attack 2001
- 09.02.03Pathankot and Uri Attacks
09.03Organized Crime Syndicates
3 sub-topics
- 09.03.01Drug Cartels
- 09.03.02Human Trafficking Networks
- 09.03.03Arms Smuggling
09.04Counter-Terrorism MeasuresHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 09.04.01Legal Framework
- 09.04.02Intelligence Sharing
- 09.04.03International Cooperation

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Insurgency in Northeast India

4 topics · 16 pages

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10.01Historical BackgroundHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 10.01.01Colonial Legacy
- 10.01.02Integration Challenges
- 10.01.03Identity and Autonomy Issues
10.02Major Insurgent GroupsHigh yield
4 sub-topics
- 10.02.01ULFA in Assam
- 10.02.02NSCN in Nagaland
- 10.02.03Manipur Insurgent Groups
- 10.02.04Tripura Insurgency
10.03Peace ProcessesHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 10.03.01Ceasefire Agreements
- 10.03.02Peace Accords
- 10.03.03Rehabilitation Programs
10.04Current ChallengesHigh yield
2 sub-topics
- 10.04.01Ethnic Conflicts
- 10.04.02Development Deficit

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Communalism and Religious Extremism

4 topics · 16 pages

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11.01Nature of CommunalismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 11.01.01Definition and Characteristics
- 11.01.02Historical Roots
- 11.01.03Political Exploitation
11.02Communal ViolenceHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 11.02.01Major Communal Riots
- 11.02.02Patterns and Triggers
- 11.02.03Role of Social Media
11.03Religious ExtremismHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 11.03.01Islamic Radicalization
- 11.03.02Hindu Extremism
- 11.03.03Sikh Militancy
11.04Prevention and ManagementHigh yield
3 sub-topics
- 11.04.01Legal Framework
- 11.04.02Community Policing
- 11.04.03Peace Committees