GS3 · Module 21 of 22
Internal Security – UPSC GS3
This module of the GS Paper 3: Economy, Environment, S&T & Security course covers threats, forces, laws and cyber security. It has 2 study lessons and a 15-question practice quiz. Free lessons can be read in full; premium lessons show a preview.
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1. Internal Security Challenges and Security Forces
Free 8 min"Public order" and "police" are State subjects (List II). Art. 355: it is the duty of the Union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance. Art. 352 – national emergency on grounds…
2. Cyber Security, Money Laundering and Border Management
Premium 8 minThreats include malware, ransomware, phishing, DDoS attacks, data breaches and attacks on critical information infrastructure (power grids, banks, telecoms). Information Technology Act, 2000 – India's main cyber law: recognises e-records and digital signatures, and punishes…
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