Cross-Border Terrorism — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, focus on factual accuracy and key details. Memorize the exact year and key provisions of relevant acts like UAPA (especially 2019 amendments), NIA Act (2008), and BSF Act (1968). Understand the mandate of institutions like NIA and BSF .

Be familiar with major terror incidents (26/11, Uri, Pulwama) and their immediate policy consequences (e.g., NIA creation, surgical strikes ). Pay attention to international bodies like FATF and relevant UN Security Council Resolutions (e.

g., 1267, 1373) and their functions. Current affairs related to border security, new technologies (anti-drone systems, CIBMS), and diplomatic developments (e.g., Pakistan's FATF status) are high-probability areas.

Practice MCQs that test conceptual clarity (e.g., difference between cross-border terrorism and insurgency ) and specific provisions of laws. Create flashcards for key terms, dates, and institutional roles.

Vyyuha's advice is to not just know 'what' but also 'why' certain measures were taken, as this helps in eliminating options in tricky questions.