Internal Security

Question 1

Terrorism

Answer 1

Terrorism is deliberate creation and exploitation of fear through violence or the threat of violence in the pursuit of political change.

Question 2

Factors responsible for Spread of Extremism, Naxalism

Answer 2

1. Jal- Jangal - Jameen
   2.Governance deficit
   3.Developmental deficit
   4.Social Exclusion and alienation
   5.Historical Challenges
   6.Geographical Challenges

Question 3

Jal Jangal Jameen

Answer 3

1) evasion of land ceiling laws.
2) encroachment and occupation of govt and community lands.
3) non recognition of traditional land rights.
4) lack of title to land cultivated by landless poor.
5) disruption of age old tribal forest relationship.

Question 4

Indian iniviatives to tackle terrorism

Answer 4

1. In the wake of th terror attack, several steps were initiated to streamlike the security set up.
2. coastal security was given a high priority and it was with the Navy/ Coast guard/ marine police.
3. A specialised agency to deal with terrorist offences, the National Investigation Agency. was setup and has been funcitoning from Jan 2009.
4. The national intelligence Grip (NATGRID) has been constructed to create an appropriate database of security related information.
5. Four new operational hubs of national Security Guard have been created to ensure rapid response to terror attacks.
6. The multi- agency centre, which functions under the Intelligence Bureau, was further strengthened and its activities expanded.
7. The navy constituted a Joint Operations centre to keep vigil over the India’s extended coastline.