Cross-Border Terrorism — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, mastering cross-border terrorism requires a strong grasp of factual details and conceptual clarity. Focus on the key legal provisions: UAPA (especially its 2019 amendments regarding individual designation), NIA Act (establishment, jurisdiction, 2019 amendments), and PMLA (its role in terror financing).

Remember the years of these acts and their significant amendments. Understand the roles and mandates of key institutions like NIA, BSF, ITBP, and international bodies like FATF and UN counter-terrorism committees.

Memorize the major cross-border terror incidents (1993 Mumbai, 2001 Parliament, 26/11, Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama) and their key characteristics or the groups involved. Pay attention to the 'who, what, when, where' of these events.

Familiarize yourself with important terms like 'hawala,' 'proxy war,' 'deep state,' 'grey list.' Current affairs related to border security, new counter-terrorism technologies (e.g., anti-drone systems), and international cooperation agreements are also high-yield areas.

Practice MCQs that test your knowledge of specific sections of laws, the chronology of events, and the functions of various agencies. Vyyuha's Quick Recall mnemonics will be particularly useful here.